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

The driving distance from North Caldwell, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
45.65 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.65 mi
Kilometers
73.47 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in North Caldwell
Fri, Oct 16, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Caldwell
2026-10-16T20:03
Arrive Somerset
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Caldwell
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From North Caldwell
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Somerset
23 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Greenbrook Road

    2015 ft · 58 sec · East Greenbrook Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue

    133 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Greenbrook Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Greenbrook Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Passaic Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  17. 17

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  21. 21

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Caldwell 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
31.9 mi · 70%
Bloomfield Avenue
3.83 mi · 8%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 6%
Interstate 80 West
2.13 mi · 5%
Passaic Avenue
1.88 mi · 4%
West Greenbrook Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight right

19.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 28m from North Caldwell
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Caldwell and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from North Caldwell and 23 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Caldwell and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

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

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Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Caldwell and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

North Caldwell

#1 North Caldwell

Town

Population6,641
Coordinates40.8648200, -74.2582000
Altitude143
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: (-74.258108, 40.864798)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.79
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $6.89 $13.79
Mid-grade $4.86 $7.82 $15.65
Premium $5.17 $8.33 $16.65
Diesel $6.31 $10.17 $20.33

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Caldwell and Somerset. The current time is 20:03:38.

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.