How far is Middlesex, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Middlesex, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
8.21 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.19 mi
8.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.19 mi
Kilometers
8.35 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.21 mi
Kilometers
13.21 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Thu, Sep 17, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-09-17T12:36
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middlesex
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
Society Hill
NJ

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

From Middlesex
4.1 mi
00h 08m
To Somerset
4.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    19 m · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard

    2657 ft · 56 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    1362 ft · 27 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Possumtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Centennial Avenue

    1686 ft · 26 sec · Centennial Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    934 ft · 19 sec · Old New Brunswick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Hoes Lane

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Piscataway, Highland Park

    819 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto River Road

    788 ft · 24 sec · River Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1680 ft · 48 sec · Landing Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  14. 14

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesex 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
195.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoes Lane
3.17 mi · 39%
Possumtown Road
1.29 mi · 16%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 10%
Landing Lane
0.6 mi · 7%
Lincoln Boulevard
0.5 mi · 6%
Belmar Street
0.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hoes Lane

Continue on Hoes Lane

3.17 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Society Hill
00h 08m from Middlesex
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Middlesex and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Society Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Middlesex and 4.2 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Middlesex and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Society Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Society Hill, 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 Society Hill.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 5.19 mi (8.35 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population13,539
Coordinates40.5726000, -74.4926500
Altitude15
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: Mountain Avenue (-74.492673, 40.572584)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
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
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.57
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $1.28 $2.57
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.44 $2.89
Premium $5.27 $1.53 $3.05
Diesel $6.22 $1.80 $3.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlesex and Somerset. The current time is 12:36:27.

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.