How far is Somerset, NJ from Kinnelon, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Kinnelon, NJ is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.88 mi
01h 07m
Flight
35.41 mi
56.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.41 mi
Kilometers
56.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.88 mi
Kilometers
81.88 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinnelon
Wed, Sep 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 2:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-23T12:07
Arrive Kinnelon
Wed, Sep 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
25.4 mi
00h 33m
To Kinnelon
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Abbott Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Winston Drive

    2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    35.4 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23 North: Butler

    1781 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    549 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kiel Avenue

    137 m · 11 sec · Kiel Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Kinnelon Road

    2682 ft · 1 min · Kinnelon Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Lake Road

    661 ft · 19 sec · Maple Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kiel Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · Kiel Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kiel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 78 East
35.4 mi · 70%
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 15%
NJ 23 North
3.45 mi · 7%
Easton Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Winston Drive
0.56 mi · 1%
Kinnelon Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 78 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

35.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 33m from Somerset
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Kinnelon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Somerset and 25.5 miles from Kinnelon.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Kinnelon.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bernardsville, 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 Bernardsville.

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Kinnelon. Straight-line distance: 35.41 mi (56.98 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
Kinnelon

#2 Kinnelon

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,852
Coordinates41.0017600, -74.3671000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Kinnelon (-74.3671, 41.00176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.90
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $7.95 $15.90
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.94 $17.88
Premium $5.26 $9.47 $18.94
Diesel $6.47 $11.64 $23.27

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Kinnelon. The current time is 12:07:29.

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.