How far is Somerset, NJ from Fair Lawn, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Fair Lawn, NJ is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
44.37 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.85 mi
57.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.85 mi
Kilometers
57.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.41 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Lawn
Wed, Sep 23, 3:23 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Fair Lawn
Wed, Sep 23, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Somerset
22.2 mi
00h 34m
To Fair Lawn
22.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Fair Lawn.

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton

    1145 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    1017 ft · 26 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 56%
US 1 North
7.58 mi · 17%
NJ 18 South
2.77 mi · 6%
US 46 East
2.46 mi · 6%
River Road
1.25 mi · 3%
River Drive
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 34m from Somerset
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Fair Lawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Fair Lawn?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Somerset and 22.2 miles from Fair Lawn.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Fair Lawn.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.9 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 Kenilworth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Fair Lawn. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.69 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
Fair Lawn

#2 Fair Lawn

Borough in New Jersey

Population32,877
Coordinates40.9403800, -74.1318100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Fair Lawn (-74.13181, 40.94038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.87
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.94 $13.87
Mid-grade $4.97 $7.80 $15.60
Premium $5.26 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.47 $10.15 $20.30

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Fair Lawn. The current time is 14:15:08.

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.