How far is Somerset, NJ from East Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to East Brunswick, NJ is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.59 mi
00h 20m
Flight
6.15 mi
9.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.15 mi
Kilometers
9.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.44 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-10-15T15:23
Arrive East Brunswick
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Brunswick
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From Somerset
4.8 mi
00h 10m
To East Brunswick
4.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and East Brunswick.

  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

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    34 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Phelps Avenue

    1907 ft · 1 min · Phelps Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Labor Center Way

    698 ft · 39 sec · Labor Center Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ryders Lane

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ryders Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dunhams Corner Road

    1704 ft · 53 sec · Dunhams Corner Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jensen Street

    739 ft · 35 sec · Jensen Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dexter Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Dexter Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dexter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ryders Lane
3.95 mi · 41%
NJ 18 South
2.33 mi · 24%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 8%
George Street
0.47 mi · 5%
Belmar Street
0.42 mi · 4%
Phelps Avenue
0.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ryders Lane

Turn left onto Ryders Lane

3.95 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brunswick
00h 10m from Somerset
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near East Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to East Brunswick?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Somerset and 4.8 miles from East Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near East Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

1 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and East Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 6.15 mi (9.89 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
East Brunswick

#2 East Brunswick

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population48,309
Coordinates40.4278800, -74.4159800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: East Brunswick (-74.41598, 40.42788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.46
Round trip
$2.92
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $1.46 $2.92
Mid-grade $4.88 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $5.18 $1.76 $3.52
Diesel $6.32 $2.15 $4.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and East Brunswick. The current time is 15:23:19.

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.