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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on Landing Lane
1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto George Street
2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South
1657 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
1356 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
95 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit straight
140 m · 15 sec
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Continue on West Sylvania Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue
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Turn straight
2326 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit left
1238 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Sylvania Avenue
1827 ft · 59 sec · Sylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Freehold.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
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).
#1 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon-by-the-Sea
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.1923400, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon-by-the-Sea (-74.01597, 40.19234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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