How far is Sea Bright, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
38.76 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.76 mi
Kilometers
62.38 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Sea Bright
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sea Bright
2026-04-18T01:30
Arrive Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sea Bright
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
Morganville
NJ

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

From Sea Bright
17.9 mi
00h 27m
To Somerset
20.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Sea Bright and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sea Bright and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    7 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ocean Avenue

    1450 ft · 48 sec · Ocean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rumson Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Rumson Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newman Springs Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Newman Springs Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  21. 21

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sea Bright 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
12.9 mi · 33%
Newman Springs Road
11.5 mi · 30%
Rumson Road
4.56 mi · 12%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morganville
00h 27m from Sea Bright
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sea Bright 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 Sea Bright to Somerset?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Sea Bright and 20.9 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sea Bright and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Morganville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

22 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

33 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sea Bright and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.1 km).

Sea Bright

#1 Sea Bright

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,335
Coordinates40.3615000, -73.9740300
Altitude6
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: East Church Street (-73.973997, 40.361466)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sea Bright and Somerset. The current time is 01:30:23.

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.