How far is Somerset, NJ from Garwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Garwood, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, 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 Garwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Garwood.
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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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Continue on Landing Lane
1638 ft · 47 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto River Road
1310 ft · 38 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto I 287, NJ 18 North: Piscataway
1292 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
1094 ft · 29 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1899 ft · 47 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
762 ft · 23 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Street
566 ft · 19 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
3.3 mi · 8 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Crossway Place
571 ft · 24 sec · Crossway Place
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Turn left onto South Avenue West
1.2 km · 1 min · South Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Circle
21 m · 2 sec · South Avenue West
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Exit the rotary onto South Avenue West
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Garwood.
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.
I 287
Merge slight left
4.81 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Garwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Garwood?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Dunellen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Somerset and 9.1 miles from Garwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Garwood.
Stop Ideas Near Dunellen
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 Dunellen.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Garwood. Straight-line distance: 13.74 mi (22.12 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 |
End: Garwood (-74.32293, 40.65177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
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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