How far is Somerset, NJ from Jamesburg, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Jamesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Jamesburg.
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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
80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Arden Street
757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue
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Turn left onto Holly Street
1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue
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Take the ramp left
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
526 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
127 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Deans Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Deans Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georges Road
568 ft · 17 sec · Georges Road
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Turn right onto Deans-Rhode Hall Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Deans-Rhode Hall Road
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Continue on Deans Rhode Hall Road
2252 ft · 1 min · Deans Rhode Hall Road
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Turn right onto Cranbury-South River Road
2832 ft · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road
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Turn left onto Rhode Hall Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rhode Hall Road
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Continue on Browns Hall Road
1145 ft · 31 sec · Browns Hall Road
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Continue on Gatzmer Avenue
1776 ft · 52 sec · Gatzmer Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Railroad Avenue
875 ft · 24 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Jamesburg.
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.
Deans-Rhode Hall Road
Turn right onto Deans-Rhode Hall Road
3.29 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Cloudy near Jamesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Jamesburg?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 7.4 miles from Somerset and 7.4 miles from Jamesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Cloudy near Jamesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
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 Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Jamesburg. Straight-line distance: 10.33 mi (16.63 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 Jamesburg
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.3526100, -74.4401500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamesburg (-74.44015, 40.35261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
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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