How far is Port Republic, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Port Republic, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
88.64 mi
01h 40m
Flight
67.5 mi
108.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.5 mi
Kilometers
108.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.64 mi
Kilometers
142.66 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Port Republic
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Republic
2026-04-18T21:36
Arrive Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Republic
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
Brick
NJ

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

From Port Republic
44.3 mi
00h 50m
To Somerset
44.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Republic and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Smithville-Port Republic Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Smithville-Port Republic Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Neck Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Neck Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto New York Road

    1615 ft · 27 sec · New York Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP North: Toms River

    1489 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    44.2 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  19. 19

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  24. 24

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Republic 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
49.1 mi · 55%
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 25%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 9%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 2%
Chestnut Neck Road
1.47 mi · 2%
Smithville-Port Republic Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brick
00h 50m from Port Republic
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Republic and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Republic to Somerset?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Port Republic and 44.4 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Republic and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Brick

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

59 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Republic and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 67.5 mi (108.63 km).

Port Republic

#1 Port Republic

City in New Jersey

Population1,051
Coordinates39.5206700, -74.4857100
Altitude4
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: Smithville-Port Republic Road (-74.485713, 39.52067)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.58
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.79 $25.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.95 $15.51 $31.01
Diesel $5.98 $18.72 $37.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Republic and Somerset. The current time is 21:36:11.

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.