How far is Mahwah, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Mahwah, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.98 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.65 mi
71.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.65 mi
Kilometers
71.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.98 mi
Kilometers
102.96 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sun, Oct 11, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Mahwah
Sun, Oct 11, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahwah
2026-10-10T22:56
Arrive Somerset
Sun, Oct 11, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahwah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From Mahwah
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Somerset
34.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mahwah and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on West Airmount Road

    51 m · 10 sec · West Airmount Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    796 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahwah and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
28.5 mi · 45%
Franklin Turnpike
21.1 mi · 33%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 3%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 2%
NJ 3 East
0.88 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 33m from Mahwah
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mahwah and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mahwah to Somerset?

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Mahwah and 34.9 miles from Somerset.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahwah and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrison.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahwah and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 44.65 mi (71.85 km).

Mahwah

#1 Mahwah

Township of New Jersey

Population26,078
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.1437600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: West Airmount Road (-74.143779, 41.088827)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $9.67
Round trip
$19.34
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $9.67 $19.34
Mid-grade $4.86 $10.97 $21.94
Premium $5.16 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $6.33 $14.30 $28.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Oct 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahwah and Somerset. The current time is 22:56:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.