How far is Somerset, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
37.41 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.36 mi
47.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.36 mi
Kilometers
47.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.2 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Sat, Oct 31, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sat, Oct 31, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-10-31T08:55
Arrive Hoboken
Sat, Oct 31, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
18.6 mi
00h 27m
To Hoboken
18.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Hoboken.

  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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    20.7 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    578 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    5.1 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    2636 ft · 1 min · Jersey Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    114 m · 20 sec · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Observer Highway

    798 ft · 40 sec · Observer Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Newark Street

    893 ft · 45 sec · Newark Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    2097 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    526 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    144 m · 25 sec · Park Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    51 m · 7 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
20.7 mi · 55%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.46 mi · 20%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 9%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
I 78 East
0.78 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

20.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 27m from Somerset
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerset and Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Somerset and 18.8 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerset and Sunny near Hoboken.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.7 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 of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 29.36 mi (47.25 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
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.96
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.48 $10.96
Mid-grade $4.77 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $5.08 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $6.38 $8.42 $16.84

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Hoboken. The current time is 08:55:20.

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.