How far is Somerset, NJ from Montvale, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Montvale, NJ is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
57.52 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.09 mi
72.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.09 mi
Kilometers
72.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.52 mi
Kilometers
92.57 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montvale
Wed, Sep 23, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-23T12:16
Arrive Montvale
Wed, Sep 23, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Somerset
28.7 mi
00h 42m
To Montvale
28.8 mi
00h 42m

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
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack

    2776 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, Paramus

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook

    802 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

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

    94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Westwood Avenue

    1114 ft · 28 sec · Westwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Kinderkamack Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1451 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue East

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 38%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 19%
Forest Avenue
4.43 mi · 8%
Kinderkamack Road
3.47 mi · 6%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 6%
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 42m from Somerset
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Montvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Somerset and 28.8 miles from Montvale.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Montvale. Straight-line distance: 45.09 mi (72.57 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
Montvale

#2 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Montvale (-74.02292, 41.04676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.94
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $8.97 $17.94
Mid-grade $4.97 $10.09 $20.17
Premium $5.26 $10.68 $21.36
Diesel $6.47 $13.12 $26.25

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 Montvale. The current time is 12:16:19.

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.