How far is Secaucus, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Secaucus, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
36.29 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.33 mi
48.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.33 mi
Kilometers
48.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.29 mi
Kilometers
58.4 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Secaucus
Thu, Sep 17, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Secaucus
2026-09-17T13:41
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Secaucus
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Secaucus
18.1 mi
00h 21m
To Somerset
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Wilson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Plaza Center

    997 ft · 24 sec · Plaza Center

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1134 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto NJTP South, I 95 South: Secaucus

    106 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Secaucus Junction, Park-Ride, NJTP South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    22.7 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  20. 20

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  21. 21

    Turn left 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 Secaucus 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
28.3 mi · 78%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 5%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 3%
Secaucus Junction
0.95 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
NJ 18 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

22.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 21m from Secaucus
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Secaucus and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Secaucus and 18.1 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Secaucus and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Secaucus and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 30.33 mi (48.81 km).

Secaucus

#1 Secaucus

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

Population21,602
Coordinates40.7895500, -74.0565300
Altitude4
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: Wilson Avenue (-74.056536, 40.789554)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.33
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.66 $11.33
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.37 $12.74
Premium $5.27 $6.74 $13.48
Diesel $6.22 $7.96 $15.93

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Secaucus and Somerset. The current time is 13:41:39.

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.