How far is Somerset, NJ from Gloucester City, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.8 mi
01h 24m
Flight
53.38 mi
85.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.8 mi
Kilometers
101.06 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester City
Wed, Sep 23, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 5:04 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 Gloucester City
Wed, Sep 23, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Fieldsboro
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
31.4 mi
00h 42m
To Gloucester City
31.4 mi
00h 42m

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
56°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Gloucester City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue

    158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    526 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    1 km · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard

    982 ft · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Klemm Avenue

    2950 ft · 1 min · Klemm Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Francis Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Francis Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    81 m · 12 sec · East Brown Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
38.2 mi · 61%
Jersey Avenue
17.3 mi · 27%
I 295 South
2.17 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 1%
How Lane
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fieldsboro
00h 42m from Somerset
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gloucester City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Gloucester City?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Somerset and 31.4 miles from Gloucester City.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gloucester City.

Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro

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 Fieldsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 0.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fieldsboro.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

22 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

33 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Gloucester City. Straight-line distance: 53.38 mi (85.91 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
Gloucester City

#2 Gloucester City

City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.1162900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Gloucester City (-75.11629, 39.89178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.97 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $5.26 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $6.47 $14.35 $28.70

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 Gloucester City. The current time is 14:15:06.

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.