How far is Somerset, NJ from Livingston, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Livingston, NJ is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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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 00h 53m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Livingston.
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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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Continue on Easton Avenue
3012 ft · 1 min · Easton Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1205 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Park Avenue
46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
119 m · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Providence Road
1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Continue on Diamond Hill Road
2202 ft · 51 sec · Diamond Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 24 West: Millburn
1469 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
735 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
565 ft · 18 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Hobart Gap Road
996 ft · 26 sec · Hobart Gap Road
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Continue on White Oak Ridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Parsonage Hill Road
926 ft · 28 sec · Parsonage Hill Road
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Turn right
802 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway
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Continue on South Livingston Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Livingston.
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.
Mountain Avenue
Continue straight
7.32 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Livingston?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Somerset and 14.7 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Sunny near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 22.53 mi (36.26 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 Livingston
Township in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,397 |
| Coordinates | 40.7959300, -74.3148700 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-74.31487, 40.79593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
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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