How far is Somerset, NJ from Medford Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 22m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Medford Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Medford Lakes.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on Landing Lane
1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto George Street
2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South
1657 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
1785 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly
3156 ft · 1 min
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Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
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Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass
2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Bypass
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Stokes Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
1178 ft · 57 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn left onto Bowker Road
109 m · 16 sec · Bowker Road
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Turn right onto Big Look Trail
689 ft · 36 sec · Big Look Trail
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Turn left onto Indian Trail
131 m · 19 sec · Indian Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Medford Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Medford Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Medford Lakes?
The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Somerset and 29.6 miles from Medford Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Medford Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Medford Lakes. Straight-line distance: 47.18 mi (75.93 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 Medford Lakes
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,911 |
| Coordinates | 39.8584500, -74.8029400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford Lakes (-74.80294, 39.85845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
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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