How far is Seaside Heights, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Seaside Heights, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
52.08 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.07 mi
70.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.07 mi
Kilometers
70.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.08 mi
Kilometers
83.81 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sun, Sep 20, 10:34 AM EDT
Return by in Seaside Heights
Sun, Sep 20, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside Heights
2026-09-20T09:17
Arrive Somerset
Sun, Sep 20, 10:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaside Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Colts Neck
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Seaside Heights
26 mi
00h 38m
To Somerset
26 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Heights and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Sheridan Avenue

    27 m · 8 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ocean Boulevard

    2149 ft · 55 sec · Ocean Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Grand Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ocean Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Avenue

    567 ft · 12 sec · Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Sea Avenue

    1295 ft · 22 sec · Sea Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Cincinnati Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cincinnati Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Hawthorne Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  20. 20

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  25. 25

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside Heights 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 43%
Hawthorne Avenue
14.6 mi · 28%
Grand Central Avenue
3.61 mi · 7%
Ocean Avenue
3.46 mi · 7%
Ocean Boulevard
2.22 mi · 4%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colts Neck
00h 38m from Seaside Heights
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Seaside Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaside Heights to Somerset?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Seaside Heights and 26 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Seaside Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

46 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside Heights and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 44.07 mi (70.92 km).

Seaside Heights

#1 Seaside Heights

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,024
Coordinates39.9442900, -74.0729100
Altitude2
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: Sheridan Avenue (-74.072945, 39.944071)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.31
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $8.15 $16.31
Mid-grade $4.99 $9.17 $18.35
Premium $5.27 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $6.43 $11.83 $23.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside Heights and Somerset. The current time is 09:17:59.

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.