How far is Somerset, NJ from Morristown, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Morristown, NJ is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.82 mi
00h 34m
Flight
13.32 mi
21.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.32 mi
Kilometers
21.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.51 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-10-15T16:03
Arrive Morristown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
10.4 mi
00h 17m
To Morristown
10.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy

    2086 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurence Harbor, Matawan

    1240 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    103 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Matawan Road

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Matawan Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Morristown Road

    1216 ft · 30 sec · Morristown Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue

    1300 ft · 60 sec · Balmoral Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hallandale Drive

    96 m · 14 sec · Hallandale Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hallandale Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
6.56 mi · 32%
US 1 North
4.83 mi · 23%
I 287 South
2.87 mi · 14%
NJ 18 South
2.77 mi · 13%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 4%
George Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

4.1 mi · 00h 05m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 17m from Somerset
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Somerset and 10.4 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.43 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
Morristown

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population19,229
Coordinates40.4251100, -74.2537600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Morristown (-74.25376, 40.42511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.27
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.14 $6.27
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $5.18 $3.78 $7.56
Diesel $6.32 $4.61 $9.22

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Morristown. The current time is 16:03:15.

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.