How far is Newark, NJ from Somerville, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Somerville, NJ is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Somerville.
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Start on Market Street
1359 ft · 45 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 78
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
1648 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1857 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2521 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York
1241 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerville
49 m · 4 sec
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Continue on North Bridge Street
2215 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Somerville.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Somerville?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Newark and 17 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
Elizabeth Health Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 25.5 mi (41.04 km).
#1 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 40.5742700, -74.6098800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-74.60988, 40.57427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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