How far is Somerset, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.04 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.01 mi
30.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.01 mi
Kilometers
30.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.29 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Tue, May 12, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Elizabethport
Tue, May 12, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Somerset
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To Elizabethport
12.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  20. 20

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 58%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 13%
I 278
1.42 mi · 6%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.65 mi · 3%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 17m from Somerset
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerset and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Somerset and 12.5 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerset and Sunny near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 19.01 mi (30.59 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
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Elizabethport. The current time is 19:31:05.

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.