How far is Somerset, NJ from Perth Amboy, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Perth Amboy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Perth Amboy.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1183 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
50 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
2086 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy
115 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy
2118 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Florida Grove Road
120 m · 11 sec · Florida Grove Road
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Turn left onto Route 440 Connector
1 km · 1 min · Route 440 Connector
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
3183 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue
831 ft · 25 sec · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn straight onto Smith Street
747 ft · 23 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto High Street
110 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Perth Amboy.
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.
US 1 North
Continue straight
3.2 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Perth Amboy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Perth Amboy?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Somerset and 7.6 miles from Perth Amboy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Perth Amboy.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
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 Piscataway.
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 Perth Amboy. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.89 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 Perth Amboy
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 51,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.5067700, -74.2654200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perth Amboy (-74.26542, 40.50677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.30 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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