How far is Somerset, NJ from Montgomery, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Montgomery, NJ is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.85 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.01 mi
22.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.01 mi
Kilometers
22.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.85 mi
Kilometers
27.12 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Sep 23, 2:48 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Sep 23, 2:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillsborough
NJ

Township in Somerset county, New Jersey

From Somerset
8.4 mi
00h 16m
To Montgomery
8.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    569 ft · 26 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Girard Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Amwell Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Amwell Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Millstone Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Amwell Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Amwell Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wertsville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Montgomery Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amwell Road
12.3 mi · 73%
Hamilton Street
1.26 mi · 7%
Wertsville Road
0.81 mi · 5%
Millstone Bypass
0.79 mi · 5%
Long Hill Road
0.75 mi · 4%
Girard Avenue
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Amwell Road

Continue on Amwell Road

8.08 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
00h 16m from Somerset
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Somerset and 8.5 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.54 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
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population23,094
Coordinates40.4784400, -74.7537700
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Montgomery (-74.75377, 40.47844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.97 $2.93 $5.86
Premium $5.26 $3.10 $6.21
Diesel $6.47 $3.81 $7.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Montgomery. The current time is 14:15:16.

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.