How far is Somerset, NJ from Mendham, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Mendham, NJ is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Mendham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Mendham.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Airy Road
1479 ft · 35 sec · Mount Airy Road
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Continue on Mount Airy Road
2 mi · 4 min · Mount Airy Road
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Continue on Anderson Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Hill Road
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Continue on Mendham Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mendham Road
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Continue on Bernardsville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bernardsville Road
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Continue on Bernardsville Road
43 m · 3 sec · Bernardsville Road
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Continue on Hilltop Road
2615 ft · 52 sec · Hilltop Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hilltop Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilltop Road
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Turn right onto Mendham Road
25 m · 1 sec · Mendham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mendham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Mendham.
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.
I 78 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
8.71 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Somerset and Light Rain near Mendham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Mendham?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Somerset and 13.9 miles from Mendham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Light Rain near Mendham.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Mendham. Straight-line distance: 20.11 mi (32.37 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 Mendham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,836 |
| Coordinates | 40.7759300, -74.6007100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendham (-74.60071, 40.77593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.04 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
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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