How far is Somerset, NJ from Ocean City, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
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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 02h 19m.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Ocean City.
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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
23.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
67 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
66.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Somers Point, Ocean City
2853 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Laurel Drive
3117 ft · 2 min · West Laurel Drive
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Continue on MacArthur Boulevard
3265 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Continue on MacArthur Boulevad
2.6 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Boulevad
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Ocean City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
66.9 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerset and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Somerset and 53.4 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
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 South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 84.41 mi (135.85 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 Ocean City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 10,971 |
| Coordinates | 39.2776200, -74.5746000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.28 | $16.14 | $32.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $23.80 | $47.61 |
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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