How far is Somerset, NJ from Lyndhurst, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Lyndhurst, NJ is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
37.24 mi
00h 58m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.94 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndhurst
Thu, Sep 17, 3:29 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-17T14:30
Arrive Lyndhurst
Thu, Sep 17, 3:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
18.6 mi
00h 29m
To Lyndhurst
18.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    17.7 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Nutley, Lyndhurst

    1309 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kingsland Avenue

    703 ft · 1 min · Kingsland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    2496 ft · 56 sec · Riverside Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Valley Brook Avenue

    2707 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Delafield Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Delafield Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delafield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 47%
NJ 21
8.1 mi · 22%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 9%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 9%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 29m from Somerset
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near Lyndhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Somerset and 18.6 miles from Lyndhurst.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near Lyndhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Lyndhurst. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.54 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
Lyndhurst

#2 Lyndhurst

Township of New Jersey

Population22,781
Coordinates40.8120400, -74.1243100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Lyndhurst (-74.12431, 40.81204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.57 $13.14
Premium $5.27 $6.95 $13.90
Diesel $6.22 $8.21 $16.43

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Lyndhurst. The current time is 14:30:12.

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.