How far is Robbinsville, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Robbinsville, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
32.82 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sun, Jul 26, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Robbinsville
Sun, Jul 26, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsville
2026-07-26T10:03
Arrive Somerset
Sun, Jul 26, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsville
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Robbinsville
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Somerset
20.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    99 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    549 ft · 17 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    18.8 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Adams Lane

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Adams Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1340 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick

    1918 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street

  14. 14

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

    80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robbinsville 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
16 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adams Lane
1.14 mi · 3%
Jersey Avenue
0.99 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 3%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 3%
How Lane
0.7 mi · 2%
Arden Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 19m from Robbinsville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robbinsville and Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Robbinsville and 20.4 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robbinsville and Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsville and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 km).

Robbinsville

#1 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
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: (-74.61949, 40.214431)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbinsville and Somerset. The current time is 10:03:33.

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.