How far is Somerset, NJ from Absecon, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Absecon, NJ is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.91 mi
02h 04m
Flight
73.87 mi
118.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.87 mi
Kilometers
118.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.91 mi
Kilometers
151.14 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absecon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-22T08:21
Arrive Absecon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Leisure Village East
NJ

Census designated place

From Somerset
47 mi
01h 02m
To Absecon
46.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    48.6 mi · 57 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

    9.6 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road

    22 m · 3 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Absecon.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.6 mi · 52%
NJ 18 South
24.1 mi · 26%
US 9 South
9.6 mi · 10%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 6%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

48.6 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village East
01h 02m from Somerset
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Absecon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Leisure Village East is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Somerset and 46.9 miles from Absecon.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Absecon.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village East

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisure Village East, 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 Leisure Village East.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

57 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

61 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Absecon. Straight-line distance: 73.87 mi (118.89 km).

Somerset

#1 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
Absecon

#2 Absecon

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates39.4284500, -74.4957100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Absecon (-74.49571, 39.42845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.05
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.52 $27.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.22 $30.45
Premium $4.95 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.79 $39.59

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Absecon. The current time is 08:21:45.

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.