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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
26 m ยท 12 sec
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Turn left
58 m ยท 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Street
63 m ยท 14 sec ยท Plum Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
778 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1029 ft ยท 22 sec ยท East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
2789 ft ยท 58 sec ยท Mount Laurel Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi ยท 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
1396 ft ยท 30 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi ยท 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft ยท 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi ยท 22 min ยท Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
1918 ft ยท 1 min
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท How Lane
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Holly Street
73 m ยท 13 sec ยท Holly Street
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Turn right onto Arden Street
2384 ft ยท 2 min ยท Arden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
80 m ยท 17 sec ยท Abbott Road
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Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft ยท 32 sec ยท West Point Avenue
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorestown and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 43.79 mi (70.47 km).
#1 Moorestown
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 20,607 |
| Coordinates | 39.9670600, -74.9426700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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