How far is Somerset, NJ from Long Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.07 mi
00h 39m
Flight
14.85 mi
23.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.85 mi
Kilometers
23.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.07 mi
Kilometers
32.3 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Hill
Thu, Nov 12, 6:04 AM EST
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 6:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-11-12T05:25
Arrive Long Hill
Thu, Nov 12, 6:04 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Dunellen
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Somerset
10 mi
00h 19m
To Long Hill
10.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Long Hill.

  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

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    3012 ft · 1 min · Easton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1207 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1205 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    74 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    46 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    119 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto New Providence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    1161 ft · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2454 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairmount Avenue

    1904 ft · 53 sec · Fairmount Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mountainview Road

    58 m · 11 sec · Mountainview Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Long Hill Lane

    112 m · 16 sec · Long Hill Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Hill Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Avenue
9.63 mi · 48%
Easton Avenue
2.84 mi · 14%
Union Avenue
1.33 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 6%
New Providence Road
1.03 mi · 5%
Diamond Hill Road
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunellen
00h 19m from Somerset
Leave By
7:10 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Somerset and Light Rain near Long Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Long Hill?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Dunellen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Somerset and 10.1 miles from Long Hill.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Light Rain near Long Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Dunellen

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Long Hill. Straight-line distance: 14.85 mi (23.9 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
Long Hill

#2 Long Hill

Township of New Jersey

Population8,382
Coordinates40.7078800, -74.4296000
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Long Hill (-74.4296, 40.70788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.73
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $2.86 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.67 $3.31 $6.63
Premium $4.98 $3.53 $7.07
Diesel $6.27 $4.45 $8.91

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Long Hill. The current time is 05:25:05.

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.