How far is Somerset, NJ from Haledon, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Haledon, NJ is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Haledon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Haledon.
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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 left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2457 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Tilt Street
156 m · 28 sec · Tilt Street
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Haledon.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Haledon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Haledon?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 21.5 miles from Somerset and 21.6 miles from Haledon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.72 one way or $13.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Haledon.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
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 Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Haledon. Straight-line distance: 34.16 mi (54.97 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 Haledon
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,261 |
| Coordinates | 40.9356500, -74.1862600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haledon (-74.18626, 40.93565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.42 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
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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