How far is Somerset, NJ from Hopewell, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Hopewell, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.15 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.15 mi
Kilometers
30.82 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sat, May 30, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sat, May 30, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-30T08:37
Arrive Hopewell
Sat, May 30, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Somerset
9.6 mi
00h 18m
To Hopewell
9.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2660 ft · 2 min · East Broad Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike
7.67 mi · 40%
Lincoln Highway
6.51 mi · 34%
Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road
1.07 mi · 6%
Washington Street
1 mi · 5%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 4%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Continue on Lincoln Highway

6.51 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 18m from Somerset
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerset and Sunny near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Somerset and 9.6 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kendall Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kendall Park.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.08 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
Hopewell

#2 Hopewell

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population1,897
Coordinates40.3892700, -74.7618300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Hopewell (-74.76183, 40.38927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Hopewell. The current time is 08:37:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.