How far is Somerset, NJ from Pequannock, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Pequannock, NJ is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
46.54 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.95 mi
53.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.54 mi
Kilometers
74.9 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pequannock
Thu, Sep 17, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-17T04:22
Arrive Pequannock
Thu, Sep 17, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
23.2 mi
00h 31m
To Pequannock
23.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Abbott Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Winston Drive

    2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    29.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Montvillle, Lincoln Park

    968 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North

    52 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jacksonville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 78 East
29.3 mi · 63%
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 16%
Jacksonville Road
3.92 mi · 8%
Easton Avenue
2.27 mi · 5%
Main Road
1.81 mi · 4%
Winston Drive
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 78 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

29.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 31m from Somerset
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near Pequannock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Somerset and 23.3 miles from Pequannock.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near Pequannock.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bernardsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Pequannock. Straight-line distance: 32.95 mi (53.03 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
Pequannock

#2 Pequannock

Township of New Jersey

Population14,884
Coordinates40.9523200, -74.2987600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Pequannock (-74.29876, 40.95232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.51
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $7.26 $14.51
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.16 $16.31
Premium $5.26 $8.63 $17.25
Diesel $6.20 $10.17 $20.35

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Pequannock. The current time is 04:22:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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