How far is Medford Lakes, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Medford Lakes, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
60.09 mi
01h 14m
Flight
47.18 mi
75.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.18 mi
Kilometers
75.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.09 mi
Kilometers
96.7 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Fri, Oct 16, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Medford Lakes
Fri, Oct 16, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford Lakes
2026-10-16T12:57
Arrive Somerset
Fri, Oct 16, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford Lakes
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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Medford Lakes
27.5 mi
00h 37m
To Somerset
32.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Trail

    131 m · 21 sec · Indian Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Big Look Trail

    689 ft · 33 sec · Big Look Trail

  3. 3

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

    109 m · 18 sec · Bowker Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    1178 ft · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

    1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Bypass

    2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Holly Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

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

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

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

    2872 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike

  19. 19

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

    1918 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street

  26. 26

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

    80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford Lakes 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
19.7 mi · 33%
Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 26%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 5%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.53 mi · 4%
Stokes Road
2.33 mi · 4%
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
2.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

19.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 37m from Medford Lakes
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Medford Lakes and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford Lakes to Somerset?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Medford Lakes and 32.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Medford Lakes and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near White Horse

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 White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 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 3.1 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 3.1 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 White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford Lakes and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 47.18 mi (75.93 km).

Medford Lakes

#1 Medford Lakes

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,911
Coordinates39.8584500, -74.8029400
Altitude23
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: Indian Trail (-74.802787, 39.858229)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $9.08
Round trip
$18.16
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $9.08 $18.16
Mid-grade $4.86 $10.30 $20.61
Premium $5.17 $10.96 $21.93
Diesel $6.31 $13.39 $26.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford Lakes and Somerset. The current time is 12:57:04.

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.