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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Point Avenue
132 m · 24 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
569 ft · 26 sec · Clinton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Girard Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Girard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Amwell Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amwell Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road
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Continue on Millstone Bypass
1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass
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Continue on Amwell Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Amwell Road
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Turn left onto Long Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Turn right onto Wertsville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Road
16 m · 2 sec · Montgomery Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.54 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 Montgomery
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.4784400, -74.7537700 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-74.75377, 40.47844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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