How far is Somerset, NJ from Closter, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Closter, NJ is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
51.71 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.91 mi
69.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.71 mi
Kilometers
83.22 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Closter
Sun, Sep 20, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sun, Sep 20, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-20T14:14
Arrive Closter
Sun, Sep 20, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Somerset
25.8 mi
00h 38m
To Closter
25.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Durie Avenue

    549 ft · 28 sec · Durie Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Closter Dock Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Closter Dock Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Railroad Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 43%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 24%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 7%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 6%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 6%
Schraalenburgh Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 38m from Somerset
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms near Closter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 25.8 miles from Somerset and 25.9 miles from Closter.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms near Closter.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Closter. Straight-line distance: 42.91 mi (69.05 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
Closter

#2 Closter

Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,446
Coordinates40.9731500, -73.9615300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Closter (-73.96153, 40.97315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.21
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $8.10 $16.21
Mid-grade $4.99 $9.12 $18.25
Premium $5.27 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $6.45 $11.81 $23.62

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Closter. The current time is 14:14:21.

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.