How far is Somerset, NJ from Elmwood Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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 of New Jersey
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 Elmwood Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Elmwood Park.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on Landing Lane
1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto George Street
2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South
1657 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1183 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
50 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
2305 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton
1145 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1704 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit right toward CR 507 North: River Drive, Ridgewood
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto River Drive
2977 ft · 1 min · River Drive
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Turn right onto Market Street
763 ft · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Van Riper Avenue
556 ft · 17 sec · Van Riper Avenue
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Turn left onto South Center Street
697 ft · 32 sec · South Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Avenue
1028 ft · 45 sec · Linden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Elmwood Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerset and Rain Showers near Elmwood Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Elmwood Park?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Somerset and 21.1 miles from Elmwood Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Rain Showers near Elmwood Park.
Stop Ideas Near Cranford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranford.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Elmwood Park. Straight-line distance: 34.12 mi (54.91 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 Elmwood Park
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 19,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.9039900, -74.1184800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.28 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
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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