How far is Somerset, NJ from Ocean Gate, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Ocean Gate, NJ is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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 in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Ocean Gate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Ocean Gate.
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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
15.4 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
551 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Lakehurst Road
1610 ft · 36 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Continue on West Water Street
972 ft · 24 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto Irons Street
118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street
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Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard
1334 ft · 29 sec · Herflicker Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Atlantic City Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Starboard Street
933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street
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Turn right onto Compass Avenue
1494 ft · 39 sec · Compass Avenue
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Continue on Club House Drive
153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive
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Continue on Club House Road
589 ft · 12 sec · Club House Road
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Continue on Bayside Avenue
1902 ft · 38 sec · Bayside Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Avenue
98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
671 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Chelsea Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Chelsea Avenue
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Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue
153 m · 22 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue
1964 ft · 41 sec · East Bayview Avenue
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Turn right onto Stone Harbor Avenue
76 m · 13 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lakewood Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lakewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Ocean Gate.
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.
NJ 18 South
Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 leaving Somerset and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Ocean Gate?
The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Somerset and 28.1 miles from Ocean Gate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Somerset and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.
Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck
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 Colts Neck.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Ocean Gate. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.26 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 Gate
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,055 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267900, -74.1337500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Gate (-74.13375, 39.92679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
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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