How far is Somerset, NJ from Milford, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
39.84 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.21 mi
51.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.84 mi
Kilometers
64.12 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-18T06:13
Arrive Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Readington
NJ

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

From Somerset
19.9 mi
00h 32m
To Milford
19.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton

    3161 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue

    1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue

    110 m · 7 sec · Parker Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Parker Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Kingwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kingwood Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Street

    536 ft · 13 sec · Race Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milford - Frenchtown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Frenchtown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Frenchtown Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 South
14 mi · 35%
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
10.2 mi · 26%
I 287 North
3.92 mi · 10%
US 22 West
2.99 mi · 8%
Easton Avenue
2.27 mi · 6%
Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 South

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Readington
00h 32m from Somerset
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Readington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Somerset and 19.9 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Readington

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Milford. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.83 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
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#2 Milford

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,176
Coordinates40.5687100, -75.0946200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Milford (-75.09462, 40.56871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Milford. The current time is 06:13:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.