How far is Somerset, NJ from Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 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
40.15 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.62 mi
52.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.15 mi
Kilometers
64.62 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 Avon-by-the-Sea
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-22T10:09
Arrive Avon-by-the-Sea
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 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 Somerset
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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Somerset
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Avon-by-the-Sea
20.1 mi
00h 27m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Avon-by-the-Sea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Avon-by-the-Sea.

  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

    34.7 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Neptune

    1356 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    140 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Sylvania Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2326 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1238 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Sylvania Avenue

    1827 ft · 59 sec · Sylvania Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Avon-by-the-Sea.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 South
35 mi · 87%
West Sylvania Avenue
1.64 mi · 4%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
George Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Belmar Street
0.42 mi · 1%
NJ 33 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 South

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 43m

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
+7.5 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 27m from Somerset
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Avon-by-the-Sea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Avon-by-the-Sea?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Somerset and 20.1 miles from Avon-by-the-Sea.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Avon-by-the-Sea.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Avon-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 32.62 mi (52.5 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
Avon-by-the-Sea

#2 Avon-by-the-Sea

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,783
Coordinates40.1923400, -74.0159700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Avon-by-the-Sea (-74.01597, 40.19234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 Avon-by-the-Sea. The current time is 10:09:29.

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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.