How far is Somerset, NJ from Bloomfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.85 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.62 mi
42.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.62 mi
Kilometers
42.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.48 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Tue, Sep 15, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Tue, Sep 15, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-15T20:25
Arrive Bloomfield
Tue, Sep 15, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Somerset
16.9 mi
00h 26m
To Bloomfield
17 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20.1 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hoover Avenue

    1313 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hoover Avenue

    137 m · 15 sec · Hoover Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

    1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.1 mi · 59%
US 1 North
7.58 mi · 22%
NJ 18 South
2.77 mi · 8%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
George Street
0.47 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 26m from Somerset
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Somerset and Clear near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Somerset and 17 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Somerset and Clear near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 26.62 mi (42.84 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
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population49,810
Coordinates40.8067700, -74.1854200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Bloomfield (-74.18542, 40.80677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.96 $5.90 $11.80
Premium $5.25 $6.25 $12.50
Diesel $6.17 $7.34 $14.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Bloomfield. The current time is 20:25:45.

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.