How far is Somerset, NJ from Blairstown, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Blairstown, NJ is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Blairstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Blairstown.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on СR 521 North: Blairstown, Blair Academy
546 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Hope - Blairstown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
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Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road
2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road
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Continue on Hope Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2207 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Carhart Street
119 m · 17 sec · Carhart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carhart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Blairstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Blairstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Blairstown?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Somerset and 27.4 miles from Blairstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Blairstown.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Blairstown. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 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 Blairstown
Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 5,701 |
| Coordinates | 40.9828800, -74.9604500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairstown (-74.96045, 40.98288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
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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