How far is Somerset, NJ from Mantua, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Mantua, NJ is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
69.01 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.55 mi
97.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.01 mi
Kilometers
111.06 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mantua
Thu, Sep 17, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-17T12:32
Arrive Mantua
Thu, Sep 17, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Somerset
34.5 mi
00h 48m
To Mantua
34.5 mi
00h 48m

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
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue

    158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    526 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    40.5 mi · 48 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 551: Westville, Woodbury Heights

    998 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broadway

    43 m · 2 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    2971 ft · 50 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    932 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 17 sec · Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 9 sec · Edith Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Mantua Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    86 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
41.2 mi · 60%
Jersey Avenue
17.3 mi · 25%
Mantua Pike
2.73 mi · 4%
I 295 South
2.17 mi · 3%
North Broad Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

40.5 mi · 00h 48m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 48m from Somerset
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Mantua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Somerset and 34.5 miles from Mantua.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.80 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Mantua.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Mantua. Straight-line distance: 60.55 mi (97.45 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
Mantua

#2 Mantua

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population14,877
Coordinates39.7940000, -75.1721200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Mantua (-75.17212, 39.794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $10.80
Round trip
$21.59
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $10.80 $21.59
Mid-grade $4.98 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $5.27 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $6.22 $15.18 $30.36

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 Mantua. The current time is 12:32:54.

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.