How far is Somerset, NJ from North Bergen, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to North Bergen, NJ is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and North Bergen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and North Bergen.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on Landing Lane
1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto George Street
2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South
1657 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
696 ft · 11 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride
1916 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
1074 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Paterson Plank Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Paterson Plank Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Paterson Plank Road
95 m · 8 sec · Paterson Plank Road
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Turn left
951 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 79th Street
1574 ft · 1 min · 79th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 79th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and North Bergen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Somerset and Light Rain near North Bergen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to North Bergen?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Somerset and 19.7 miles from North Bergen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Light Rain near North Bergen.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and North Bergen. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.71 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 North Bergen
Township in Hudson County, New Jersey
| Population | 59,859 |
| Coordinates | 40.8042700, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bergen (-74.01208, 40.80427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.04 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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