How far is Mansfield, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Mansfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.23 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.48 mi
49.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.23 mi
Kilometers
63.14 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Fri, Sep 25, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-09-25T13:59
Arrive Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Princeton Junction
NJ

Town

From Mansfield
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Somerset
21.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mansfield Road East

    31 m · 9 sec · Mansfield Road East

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick

    1918 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street

  18. 18

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

    80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 40%
I 295 North
10.4 mi · 26%
Jersey Avenue
0.99 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 2%
How Lane
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

15.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton Junction
00h 22m from Mansfield
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Princeton Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Mansfield and 21.7 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction

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 Princeton Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton Junction.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.06 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population7,384
Coordinates40.0912200, -74.7137700
Altitude27
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: Mansfield Road East (-74.71373, 40.091368)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Premium $5.24 $7.24 $14.47
Diesel $6.45 $8.90 $17.79

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Somerset. The current time is 13:59:07.

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.