How far is Ringwood, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.94 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.41 mi
71.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.41 mi
Kilometers
71.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.85 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Ringwood
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringwood
2026-10-15T14:45
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringwood
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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Ringwood
28.3 mi
00h 32m
To Somerset
30.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ringwood Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    34.3 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  16. 16

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  20. 20

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringwood 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
44.7 mi · 76%
Ringwood Avenue
3.85 mi · 7%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 4%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 4%
Skylands Road
0.81 mi · 1%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight right

34.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 32m from Ringwood
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ringwood 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 Ringwood to Somerset?

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Ringwood and 30.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.93 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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 Morristown and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Morristown
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ringwood and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 44.41 mi (71.47 km).

Ringwood

#1 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
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: Stetson Road (-74.245466, 41.113414)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.93
Round trip
$17.87
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $8.93 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.88 $10.15 $20.30
Premium $5.18 $10.76 $21.53
Diesel $6.32 $13.14 $26.28

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ringwood and Somerset. The current time is 14:45:31.

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.