How far is Somerset, NJ from Linwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Linwood, NJ is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
101.58 mi
02h 11m
Flight
80.13 mi
128.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.13 mi
Kilometers
128.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.58 mi
Kilometers
163.47 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Wed, Sep 23, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Linwood
Wed, Sep 23, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Toms River
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Somerset
50.8 mi
01h 05m
To Linwood
50.8 mi
01h 05m

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
62°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Tilton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.1 mi · 60%
NJ 18 South
24.1 mi · 24%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 5%
Tilton Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Shore Road
2.12 mi · 2%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

61.1 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toms River
01h 05m from Somerset
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Linwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Somerset and 50.8 miles from Linwood.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Linwood.

Stop Ideas Near Toms River

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

54 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

61 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

63 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 80.13 mi (128.95 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
Linwood

#2 Linwood

City in New Jersey

Population6,635
Coordinates39.3398400, -74.5751600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Linwood (-74.57516, 39.33984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $15.82
Round trip
$31.63
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $15.82 $31.63
Mid-grade $4.97 $17.79 $35.57
Premium $5.26 $18.83 $37.67
Diesel $6.47 $23.14 $46.29

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 Linwood. The current time is 14:15:07.

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.