How far is Somerset, NJ from Bedminster, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Bedminster, NJ is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
17.71 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.71 mi
Kilometers
28.5 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedminster
Wed, Sep 23, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-23T12:01
Arrive Bedminster
Wed, Sep 23, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Somerville
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Somerset
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Bedminster
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Abbott Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  4. 4

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

    127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Winston Drive

    2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Far Hills, Morristown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 42%
I 78 East
4.46 mi · 25%
Easton Avenue
2.27 mi · 13%
US 202 North
1.25 mi · 7%
Far Hills
0.67 mi · 4%
Winston Drive
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Merge slight left

7.2 mi · 00h 08m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 13m from Somerset
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Bedminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Somerset and 8.9 miles from Bedminster.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Bedminster.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Bedminster. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 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
Bedminster

#2 Bedminster

Township of New Jersey

Population7,949
Coordinates40.6806600, -74.6454400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Bedminster (-74.64544, 40.68066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $4.97 $3.13 $6.26
Premium $5.26 $3.31 $6.63
Diesel $6.47 $4.07 $8.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Bedminster. The current time is 12:01:15.

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.