How far is Somerset, NJ from Berkeley Heights, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Berkeley Heights, NJ is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Berkeley Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Berkeley Heights.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Winston Drive
2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue
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Continue on Easton Avenue
3012 ft · 1 min · Easton Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Mountain Avenue
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Continue on Morning Glory Road
1 mi · 2 min · Morning Glory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Valley Road
3244 ft · 1 min · Washington Valley Road
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Continue on Mountain Boulevard
3.3 mi · 7 min · Mountain Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Road
87 m · 7 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn sharp right onto Mountain Avenue
692 ft · 14 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
144 m · 17 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Berkeley Heights.
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.
Mountain Boulevard
Continue on Mountain Boulevard
3.26 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Cloudy near Berkeley Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Berkeley Heights?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Somerset and 8.4 miles from Berkeley Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Cloudy near Berkeley Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Berkeley Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.06 mi (21.02 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 Berkeley Heights
Township in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6834300, -74.4426500 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berkeley Heights (-74.44265, 40.68343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
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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