How far is North Arlington, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.95 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.95 mi
Kilometers
59.46 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 2:36 AM EST
Return by in North Arlington
Thu, Nov 12, 3:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Arlington
2026-11-12T01:45
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 2:36 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Arlington
9:30 PM EST
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From North Arlington
18 mi
00h 25m
To Somerset
19 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Arlington and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Beaver Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belleville Turnpike

    2744 ft · 51 sec · Belleville Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bergen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bergen Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    89 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    1698 ft · 41 sec · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    2450 ft · 1 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1695 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  24. 24

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Arlington 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24.6 mi · 67%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 5%
Schuyler Avenue
1.61 mi · 4%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Bergen Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 25m from North Arlington
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving North Arlington and Light Rain near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Arlington to Somerset?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from North Arlington and 19 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around North Arlington and Light Rain near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 km).

North Arlington

#1 North Arlington

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population15,609
Coordinates40.7884300, -74.1332000
Altitude42
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: Beaver Avenue (-74.133228, 40.788397)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.67 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $4.98 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $6.27 $8.22 $16.43

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Arlington and Somerset. The current time is 01:45:42.

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.