How far is Neptune City, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Neptune City, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Neptune City and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neptune City and Somerset.
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Start on Hillside Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 35
656 ft · 11 sec · Route 35
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Keep slight right to continue on Morris Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · Morris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sylvania Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Brighton Avenue
63 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Continue on NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Brighton Avenue
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Neptune City 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.
NJ 18 North
Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Neptune City and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Neptune City to Somerset?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Neptune City and 19.5 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Neptune City and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near East Freehold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Freehold.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neptune City and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 km).
#1 Neptune City
Borough in Mounmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,594 |
| Coordinates | 40.2001100, -74.0279200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.19 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Premium | $5.11 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
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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