How far is Mount Ephraim, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Ephraim, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
66.22 mi
01h 12m
Flight
53.36 mi
85.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.22 mi
Kilometers
106.57 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Tue, Sep 15, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Ephraim
Tue, Sep 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Ephraim
2026-09-15T20:08
Arrive Somerset
Tue, Sep 15, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Ephraim
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
Bordentown
NJ

City in Burlington, New Jersey

From Mount Ephraim
30.5 mi
00h 36m
To Somerset
35.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Ephraim and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Linwood Avenue

    20 m · 5 sec · Linwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    2105 ft · 38 sec · West Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Black Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

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

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

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

    2872 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike

  10. 10

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

    1918 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street

  17. 17

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

    80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Ephraim 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
39.2 mi · 59%
Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 23%
Jersey Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 1%
How Lane
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

39 mi · 00h 45m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bordentown
00h 36m from Mount Ephraim
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Mount Ephraim and Mostly Clear near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Ephraim to Somerset?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Mount Ephraim and 35.7 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mount Ephraim and Mostly Clear near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Bordentown

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 Bordentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 0.5 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 5.8 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 0.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

22 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Ephraim and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 53.36 mi (85.87 km).

Mount Ephraim

#1 Mount Ephraim

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,575
Coordinates39.8784500, -75.0926700
Altitude8
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: Linwood Avenue (-75.092643, 39.87834)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.69
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $10.35 $20.69
Mid-grade $4.96 $11.60 $23.21
Premium $5.25 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $6.17 $14.43 $28.85

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Ephraim and Somerset. The current time is 20:08:12.

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.