How far is Riverdale, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Riverdale, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and Somerset.
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Start on Newark-Pompton Turnpike
1662 ft · 32 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1193 ft · 34 sec · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway
32.8 mi · 40 min · Middlesex Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Easton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn straight
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive
1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverdale and Somerset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Middlesex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway
32.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale to Somerset?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 23.9 miles from Riverdale and 24.4 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bernardsville.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.35 km).
#1 Riverdale
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,113 |
| Coordinates | 40.9939900, -74.3034800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.27 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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