How far is Montvale, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Montvale, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.48 mi
01h 10m
Flight
45.09 mi
72.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.09 mi
Kilometers
72.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.48 mi
Kilometers
90.89 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Montvale
Wed, Sep 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montvale
2026-09-23T09:58
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montvale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Montvale
27.9 mi
00h 35m
To Somerset
28.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1754 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Street

    152 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Kinderkamack Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westwood Avenue

    1424 ft · 34 sec · Westwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  28. 28

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  32. 32

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  34. 34

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montvale and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
28.5 mi · 51%
Essex Street
6.77 mi · 12%
Forest Avenue
4.31 mi · 8%
South Kinderkamack Road
3.35 mi · 6%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 3%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 35m from Montvale
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montvale and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Montvale and 28.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montvale and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montvale and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 45.09 mi (72.57 km).

Montvale

#1 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
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: Penn Avenue (-74.022869, 41.046497)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.60
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $8.80 $17.60
Mid-grade $4.96 $9.87 $19.75
Premium $5.27 $10.48 $20.95
Diesel $6.46 $12.86 $25.72

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Montvale and Somerset. The current time is 09:58:15.

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.