How far is Oakland, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Oakland, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 01h 39m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Somerset.
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Start on Alloway-Woodstown Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Alloway-Woodstown Road
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Continue on Alloway Road
1781 ft · 55 sec · Alloway Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Street
2530 ft · 1 min · Bailey Street
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Turn right onto Harding Highway
1076 ft · 14 sec · Harding Highway
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Continue on West Avenue
2332 ft · 34 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1122 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North J Route45
4 mi · 6 min · North J Route45
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Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road
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Turn left onto Swedesboro Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
33.7 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Somerset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakland and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Oakland to Somerset?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Oakland and 45.2 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Oakland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Westampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westampton.
Cornwells Heights
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 76.76 mi (123.53 km).
#1 Oakland
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 12,841 |
| Coordinates | 39.5987200, -75.3413000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $4.27 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
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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