How far is Somerset, NJ from Highlands, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Highlands, NJ is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
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 00h 56m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Highlands.
-
1
Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road
-
3
Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
-
5
Continue on Landing Lane
1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane
-
6
Turn right onto George Street
2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street
-
7
Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South
1657 ft · 41 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1183 ft · 59 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
50 m · 3 sec
-
11
Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
-
12
Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
-
13
Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
-
14
Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
2086 ft · 47 sec
-
16
Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
-
17
Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
3026 ft · 1 min
-
23
Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
-
24
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
969 ft · 28 sec
-
25
Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 6 min
-
26
Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 20 sec
-
27
Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
-
28
Turn left onto Leonardville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road
-
29
Take the ramp straight
106 m · 10 sec
-
30
Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
-
31
Take the exit right toward Highlands Business District, Seastreak Ferry
2118 ft · 1 min
-
32
Turn slight left onto Waterwitch Avenue
149 m · 18 sec · Waterwitch Avenue
-
33
Turn right onto Bay Avenue
788 ft · 24 sec · Bay Avenue
-
34
Turn right onto Sea Drift Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Sea Drift Avenue
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sea Drift Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Highlands.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.59 mi · 00h 08m
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 Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Highlands?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Somerset and 17.5 miles from Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 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 Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Highlands. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 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 Highlands
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.4037200, -73.9915300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highlands (-73.99153, 40.40372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.28 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
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 · Oct 16, 2026