How far is Somerset, NJ from Kingwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Kingwood, NJ is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 03m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, 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 Kingwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Kingwood.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Winston Drive
2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton
3161 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue
146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue
1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue
110 m · 7 sec · Parker Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue
1145 ft · 23 sec · Parker Avenue
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Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
2293 ft · 46 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
122 m · 8 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Turn left onto Kingwood Road
4 mi · 10 min · Kingwood Road
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Continue on Kingwood Own Road
116 m · 15 sec · Kingwood Own Road
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Turn left onto Kingwood-Locktown Road
22 m · 3 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingwood-Locktown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Kingwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Kingwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Kingwood?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Readington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Somerset and 18.7 miles from Kingwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Kingwood.
Stop Ideas Near Readington
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 Readington.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 27.95 mi (44.98 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 Kingwood
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,753 |
| Coordinates | 40.4698300, -75.0190600 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingwood (-75.01906, 40.46983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 27m |
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 | $4.10 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
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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