How far is Somerset, NJ from Pemberton, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Pemberton, NJ is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.19 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.73 mi
60.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.73 mi
Kilometers
60.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.16 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pemberton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Pemberton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Somerset
24.6 mi
00h 33m
To Pemberton
24.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    69 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Pemberton Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Pemberton Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Arney's Mount Road

    2321 ft · 51 sec · Arney's Mount Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Fort Dix Road

    595 ft · 13 sec · Fort Dix Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1615 ft · 57 sec · Hanover Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanover Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
29 mi · 59%
US 206 South
9.26 mi · 19%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 7%
North Pemberton Road
2.84 mi · 6%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
US 206
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

29 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 33m from Somerset
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerset and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Pemberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Somerset and 24.6 miles from Pemberton.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerset and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Pemberton.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Pemberton. Straight-line distance: 37.73 mi (60.72 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
Pemberton

#2 Pemberton

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population1,323
Coordinates39.9720600, -74.6829400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Pemberton (-74.68294, 39.97206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.22
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.11 $14.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.95 $8.62 $17.24
Diesel $5.98 $10.41 $20.81

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Pemberton. The current time is 05:07:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.