How far is Monroe, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Monroe, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Somerset.
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Start on Cedar Knolls Road
85 m · 8 sec · Cedar Knolls Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
1489 ft · 48 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Whippany Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whippany Road
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
1 km · 59 sec · Lafayette Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 South: Somerville
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Easton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn straight
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive
1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Somerset.
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.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to Somerset?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Monroe and 16.3 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).
#1 Monroe
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 44,884 |
| Coordinates | 40.8128800, -74.4423800 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.04 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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