How far is Montville, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Montville, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.51 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.35 mi
47.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.8 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 12:27 AM EST
Return by in Montville
Thu, Nov 12, 1:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-11-11T23:43
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 12:27 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Montville
20.1 mi
00h 22m
To Somerset
21.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Veterans Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    850 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  10. 10

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  14. 14

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  15. 15

    Turn right 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 Montville 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
34.6 mi · 83%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 6%
Myrtle Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
Main Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Winston Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 22m from Montville
Leave By
7:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Montville 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 Montville to Somerset?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Montville and 21.4 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Montville and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.23 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,970
Coordinates40.9148200, -74.3837600
Altitude95
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: Main Road (-74.383764, 40.915041)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $4.67 $6.81 $13.63
Premium $4.98 $7.27 $14.53
Diesel $6.27 $9.16 $18.31

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Montville and Somerset. The current time is 23:43:11.

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.