How far is Somerset, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.09 mi
02h 31m
Flight
93.41 mi
150.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.41 mi
Kilometers
150.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.09 mi
Kilometers
191.66 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Cedar Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
59.6 mi
01h 15m
To Cedar Grove
59.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Cedar Grove.

  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

    23.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township

    1212 ft · 30 sec · GSP SB Exit 17

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sea Isle Boulevard

    1568 ft · 35 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Shore Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    1026 ft · 18 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
79.6 mi · 67%
NJ 18 South
24.1 mi · 20%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 5%
Shore Road
2.33 mi · 2%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

79.6 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
93.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
01h 15m from Somerset
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Somerset and 59.5 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forked River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forked River.

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 93.41 mi (150.33 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
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Cedar Grove (-74.76655, 39.16261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.32 $38.63
Premium $4.95 $20.81 $41.61
Diesel $5.98 $25.12 $50.23

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Cedar Grove. The current time is 23:58:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.