How far is Pemberton, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Pemberton, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
49.64 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.73 mi
60.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.73 mi
Kilometers
60.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.89 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Pemberton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pemberton
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pemberton
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
Lawrence
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Pemberton
22.6 mi
00h 29m
To Somerset
27 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pemberton and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Hanover Street

    1615 ft · 57 sec · Hanover Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fort Dix Road

    595 ft · 15 sec · Fort Dix Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Arney's Mount Road

    2321 ft · 52 sec · Arney's Mount Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pemberton Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Pemberton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick

    1918 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street

  21. 21

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

    80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road

  22. 22

    Turn left 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 Pemberton and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 31%
I 295 North
10.4 mi · 21%
North Pemberton Road
2.84 mi · 6%
Jersey Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 2%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

15.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 29m from Pemberton
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Pemberton and Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pemberton to Somerset?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Pemberton and 27 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Pemberton and Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

7 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pemberton and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 37.73 mi (60.72 km).

Pemberton

#1 Pemberton

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population1,323
Coordinates39.9720600, -74.6829400
Altitude18
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: Hanover Street (-74.683139, 39.972118)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pemberton and Somerset. The current time is 22:52:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.