How far is Milford, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Milford, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
42 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.21 mi
51.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42 mi
Kilometers
67.6 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T05:01
Arrive Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Readington
NJ

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

From Milford
19.7 mi
00h 25m
To Somerset
22.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    9 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frenchtown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Frenchtown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milford - Frenchtown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    536 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kingwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kingwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    108 m · 7 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    2347 ft · 47 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Parker Avenue

    1135 ft · 24 sec · Parker Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Packer Avenue

    93 m · 6 sec · Packer Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Packer Avenue

    1105 ft · 23 sec · Packer Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    117 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    851 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto US 202

    13.3 mi · 19 min · US 202

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville

    140 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York

    945 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy

    2180 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  29. 29

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202
13.5 mi · 32%
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
10.2 mi · 24%
I 287 South
4.1 mi · 10%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 6%
US 22 East
2.54 mi · 6%
Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 202

Merge slight right onto US 202

13.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Readington
00h 25m from Milford
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Readington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Milford and 22.3 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Readington

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.83 km).

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#1 Milford

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,176
Coordinates40.5687100, -75.0946200
Altitude39
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: Bridge Street (-75.094597, 40.568651)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Somerset. The current time is 05:01:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.