How far is Pequannock, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Pequannock, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
46.73 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.95 mi
53.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.73 mi
Kilometers
75.2 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Pequannock
Thu, Sep 17, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequannock
2026-09-17T03:35
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequannock
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 Pequannock
23.3 mi
00h 27m
To Somerset
23.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jacksonville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  10. 10

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  14. 14

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequannock 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
36.5 mi · 78%
Jacksonville Road
3.92 mi · 8%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 6%
Main Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Winston Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 27m from Pequannock
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pequannock and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 23.3 miles from Pequannock and 23.4 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pequannock and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 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.

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

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 Pequannock and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 32.95 mi (53.03 km).

Pequannock

#1 Pequannock

Township of New Jersey

Population14,884
Coordinates40.9523200, -74.2987600
Altitude58
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: Jacksonville Road (-74.29876, 40.95231)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.21 $16.41
Premium $5.26 $8.68 $17.36
Diesel $6.20 $10.24 $20.47

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequannock and Somerset. The current time is 03:35:58.

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.