How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Somers Point, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Somers Point, NJ is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
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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 02h 09m.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Somers Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Somers Point.
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Start on Delavan Street
21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto New Street
848 ft · 19 sec · New Street
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Continue on New Street
901 ft · 47 sec · New Street
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Turn straight onto Burnet Street
835 ft · 16 sec · Burnet Street
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South
724 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
889 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
22 mi · 29 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
66.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Somers Point, Ocean City
2853 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Laurel Drive
3117 ft · 2 min · West Laurel Drive
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Turn left onto New Road
1043 ft · 31 sec · New Road
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Turn right onto West New York Avenue
2526 ft · 1 min · West New York Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
926 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Somers Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
66.9 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Somers Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Somers Point?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from New Brunswick and 50.9 miles from Somers Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Somers Point.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
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 South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Somers Point. Straight-line distance: 81.1 mi (130.51 km).
#1 New Brunswick
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 56,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.4862200, -74.4518200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somers Point
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 10,153 |
| Coordinates | 39.3176200, -74.5946000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somers Point (-74.5946, 39.31762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.78 | $35.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
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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