How far is Somerset, NJ from Beach Haven, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Beach Haven, NJ is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
83.31 mi
01h 56m
Flight
66.12 mi
106.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.12 mi
Kilometers
106.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.07 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach Haven
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-14T23:55
Arrive Beach Haven
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Brick
NJ

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

From Somerset
41.7 mi
00h 58m
To Beach Haven
41.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Beach Haven.

  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

    33 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

    752 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

    1190 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 28th Street

    112 m · 17 sec · West 28th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on North Bay Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Bay Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
33 mi · 40%
NJ 18 South
24.1 mi · 29%
NJ 72 East
7.3 mi · 9%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 6%
Long Beach Boulevard
4.46 mi · 5%
North Bay Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

33 mi · 00h 39m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brick
00h 58m from Somerset
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Beach Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Beach Haven?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Somerset and 41.6 miles from Beach Haven.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Beach Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Brick

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

59 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Beach Haven. Straight-line distance: 66.12 mi (106.41 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
Beach Haven

#2 Beach Haven

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates39.5592800, -74.2432000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Beach Haven (-74.2432, 39.55928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $12.01
Round trip
$24.03
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.01 $24.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.52 $27.04
Premium $4.95 $14.56 $29.13
Diesel $5.98 $17.58 $35.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Beach Haven. The current time is 23:55:57.

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.