How far is Somerset, NJ from Bordentown, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Bordentown, NJ is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
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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 50m.
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.
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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 Bordentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Bordentown.
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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
80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Arden Street
757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue
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Turn left onto Holly Street
1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue
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Take the ramp left
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
526 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
1573 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive East, White Horse Avenue
1280 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Arena Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue
2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road
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Turn right onto Crosswicks Street
2857 ft · 1 min · Crosswicks Street
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Turn sharp left onto Farnsworth Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Bordentown.
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.
Jersey Avenue
Continue straight
13.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny near Bordentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Bordentown?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Princeton Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Somerset and 15.9 miles from Bordentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Sunny near Bordentown.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton Junction.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Bordentown. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 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 Bordentown
City in Burlington, New Jersey
| Population | 12,064 |
| Coordinates | 40.1462200, -74.7118300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bordentown (-74.71183, 40.14622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
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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