How far is Piscataway, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Piscataway, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.06 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.7 mi
7.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.7 mi
Kilometers
7.57 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.06 mi
Kilometers
11.36 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Piscataway
Wed, Sep 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piscataway
2026-09-23T11:19
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Piscataway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Brunswick
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From Piscataway
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Somerset
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Germantown Avenue

    59 m · 10 sec · Germantown Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School House Lane

    152 m · 28 sec · School House Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Ave Extension

    2337 ft · 48 sec · Woodbridge Ave Extension

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    100 m · 9 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

  6. 6

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

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

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

    755 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  17. 17

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piscataway 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
267.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 27%
US 1 South
1.32 mi · 19%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 11%
Easton Avenue
0.56 mi · 8%
Woodbridge Ave Extension
0.44 mi · 6%
Belmar Street
0.42 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Parkway

Continue on Memorial Parkway

1.93 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brunswick
00h 07m from Piscataway
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Piscataway and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Piscataway and 3.5 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Piscataway and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

1 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piscataway and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 4.7 mi (7.57 km).

Piscataway

#1 Piscataway

Township in New Jersey, United States

Population57,164
Coordinates40.4992700, -74.3990400
Altitude30
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: Germantown Avenue (-74.399005, 40.49909)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.97 $1.24 $2.48
Premium $5.26 $1.32 $2.63
Diesel $6.47 $1.62 $3.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Piscataway and Somerset. The current time is 11:19:09.

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.