How far is Metuchen, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Metuchen and Somerset is 7.29 miles (11.74 km).
Flight distance from Metuchen, NJ to Somerset, NJ is 7.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Metuchen, New Jersey to Somerset, New Jersey is: 13.11 miles (21.1 km) by car.
Driving from Metuchen to Somerset will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Metuchen
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14767 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°32'35"N 74°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 40.5431600 |
| Longitude | -74.3632000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey
| Population | 965424 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'51"N 74°29'19"W |
| Latitude | 40.4976000 |
| Longitude | -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Somerset: West Point Avenue (-74.488027,40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time Between Metuchen and Somerset
The distance between Metuchen and Somerset is 21 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Metuchen and Somerset. The current time is 06:55:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.75 liters (0.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metuchen and Somerset.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metuchen to Somerset is $1.58 (diesel $2.08).
New Jersey gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $4.04 | $4.31 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.58 | $1.87 | $2 | $2.08 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Metuchen and Somerset (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Camden, NJ to Metuchen 71.14 miles (114 km)
Driving distance from South Vineland, NJ to Metuchen 101.94 miles (164 km)
Driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Metuchen 16.55 miles (27 km)
