How far is Manville, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Manville, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.2 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.01 mi
9.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.01 mi
Kilometers
9.67 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.2 mi
Kilometers
14.81 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Manville
Wed, Sep 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manville
2026-09-23T11:11
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manville
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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Manville
4.6 mi
00h 09m
To Somerset
4.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West Camplain Road

    40 m · 12 sec · West Camplain Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Millstone River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Millstone River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Millstone River Road

    2039 ft · 57 sec · Millstone River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Amwell Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    123 m · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Amwell Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Girard Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    569 ft · 27 sec · Clinton Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Point Avenue

    132 m · 19 sec · West Point Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manville 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amwell Road
4.17 mi · 45%
Millstone River Road
1.82 mi · 20%
Hamilton Street
1.26 mi · 14%
South Main Street
0.92 mi · 10%
Girard Avenue
0.7 mi · 8%
Clinton Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amwell Road

Turn left onto Amwell Road

2.67 mi · 00h 05m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 09m from Manville
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manville and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Manville and 4.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manville and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manville and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 6.01 mi (9.67 km).

Manville

#1 Manville

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,046
Coordinates40.5409400, -74.5876600
Altitude18
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: (-74.587667, 40.54097)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.83
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $1.41 $2.83
Mid-grade $4.97 $1.59 $3.18
Premium $5.26 $1.68 $3.37
Diesel $6.47 $2.07 $4.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manville and Somerset. The current time is 11:11:15.

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.