How far is Somerset, NJ from Bogota, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Bogota, NJ is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 03m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Bogota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Bogota.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on Landing Lane
1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto George Street
2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South
1657 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Teaneck
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Degraw Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1867 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Avenue
660 ft · 35 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto West Fort Lee Road
22 m · 3 sec · West Fort Lee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Fort Lee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Bogota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Light Rain leaving Somerset and Rain near Bogota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Bogota?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Somerset and 22.1 miles from Bogota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Rain near Bogota.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Bogota. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.16 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 Bogota
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 40.8762100, -74.0298600 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bogota (-74.02986, 40.87621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.04 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
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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