How far is Somerset, NJ from Netcong, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Netcong, NJ is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of 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 Netcong.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Netcong.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn straight
2988 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1217 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
148 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Netcong.
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.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Netcong.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Netcong?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Somerset and 17.5 miles from Netcong.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Netcong.
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 Netcong. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 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 Netcong
Borough of New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,122 |
| Coordinates | 40.8989900, -74.7065500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Netcong (-74.70655, 40.89899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
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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