How far is Moorestown, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Moorestown, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
56.44 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.79 mi
70.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.79 mi
Kilometers
70.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.44 mi
Kilometers
90.83 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Moorestown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorestown
2026-10-15T12:58
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorestown
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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Moorestown
24.8 mi
00h 32m
To Somerset
31.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m ยท 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    58 m ยท 19 sec

  3. 3

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

    63 m ยท 14 sec ยท Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    778 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Chester Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1029 ft ยท 22 sec ยท East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    2789 ft ยท 58 sec ยท Mount Laurel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft ยท 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi ยท 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft ยท 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    15.5 mi ยท 22 min ยท Brunswick Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick

    1918 ft ยท 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Jersey Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท How Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท Somerset Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Franklin Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    73 m ยท 13 sec ยท Holly Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    2384 ft ยท 2 min ยท Arden Street

  20. 20

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

    80 m ยท 17 sec ยท Abbott Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft ยท 32 sec ยท West Point Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorestown 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
26.8 mi ยท 48%
Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi ยท 27%
Jersey Avenue
0.99 mi ยท 2%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi ยท 1%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi ยท 1%
How Lane
0.7 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

26.6 mi ยท 00h 31m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 32m from Moorestown
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moorestown 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 Moorestown to Somerset?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Moorestown and 31.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.55 one way or $17.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Horse

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 White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorestown and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 43.79 mi (70.47 km).

Moorestown

#1 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
Altitude23
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: (-74.942731, 39.96716)
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 ยท about $8.55
Round trip
$17.09
3.98 gal ยท 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $8.55 $17.09
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.71 $19.42
Premium $5.18 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $6.32 $12.57 $25.14

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorestown and Somerset. The current time is 12:58:00.

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.