How far is Somerset, NJ from Delaware, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Delaware, NJ is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
Driving 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 15m.
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.
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
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 Delaware.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Delaware.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Winston Drive
2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington
1963 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
149 m · 22 sec · Clinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Delaware.
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.
NJ 31
Merge slight left
16.8 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Sunny near Delaware.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Delaware?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Somerset and 25.8 miles from Delaware.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Sunny near Delaware.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.51 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 Delaware
Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.8928800, -75.0646200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delaware (-75.06462, 40.89288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
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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