How far is Netcong, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Netcong, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.57 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.99 mi
48.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.99 mi
Kilometers
48.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.57 mi
Kilometers
55.63 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Netcong
Wed, Sep 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Netcong
2026-09-23T09:36
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Netcong
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Netcong
17.2 mi
00h 23m
To Somerset
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    572 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  14. 14

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  18. 18

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Netcong 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
17.8 mi · 52%
I 287 South
11.7 mi · 34%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 8%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Winston Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
CR 527
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

17.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 23m from Netcong
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Netcong and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Netcong to Somerset?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Netcong and 17.3 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Netcong and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Netcong and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).

Netcong

#1 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
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 Street (-74.706662, 40.898986)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.79
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.40 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.96 $6.05 $12.11
Premium $5.27 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $6.46 $7.88 $15.77

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Netcong and Somerset. The current time is 09:36:18.

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.