How far is Readington, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Readington, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.27 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.97 mi
22.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.97 mi
Kilometers
22.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.27 mi
Kilometers
29.4 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 4:48 PM EDT
Return by in Readington
Fri, Sep 25, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readington
2026-09-25T16:17
Arrive Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 4:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Readington
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
Somerville
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Readington
8.7 mi
00h 15m
To Somerset
9.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Readington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dreahook Road

    2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old York Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville

    140 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York

    945 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy

    2180 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  15. 15

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  19. 19

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Readington 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
4.1 mi · 22%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 14%
US 22 East
2.54 mi · 14%
Readington Road
0.85 mi · 5%
Old York Road
0.81 mi · 4%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

4.48 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 15m from Readington
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Readington and Partly Sunny then 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 Readington to Somerset?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Readington and 9.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Readington and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readington and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.49 km).

Readington

#1 Readington

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Population15,863
Coordinates40.5687100, -74.7376600
Altitude33
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: (-74.737649, 40.568707)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.63
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $2.81 $5.63
Mid-grade $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Premium $5.24 $3.36 $6.71
Diesel $6.45 $4.13 $8.25

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Readington and Somerset. The current time is 16:17:54.

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.