How far is Somerset, NJ from Monroe, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Monroe, NJ is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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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 Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Monroe.
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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
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510 East: Morris Avenue
931 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Morris Avenue
2108 ft · 52 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn slight left
631 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Whippany Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whippany Road
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1768 ft · 49 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Knolls Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Monroe.
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
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 Rain near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Monroe?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 16 miles from Somerset and 16 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Rain near Monroe.
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 Monroe. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 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 Monroe
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 44,884 |
| Coordinates | 40.8128800, -74.4423800 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-74.44238, 40.81288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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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