How far is Somerset, NJ from Pine Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Pine Beach, NJ is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
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 01h 16m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Pine Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Pine Beach.
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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
2370 ft · 47 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Pine Beach.
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.
Light Rain leaving Somerset and Light Rain near Pine Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Pine Beach?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 27 miles from Somerset and 27 miles from Pine Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Light Rain near Pine Beach.
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 Pine Beach. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.02 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 Pine Beach
Borough of New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,202 |
| Coordinates | 39.9359500, -74.1709700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Beach (-74.17097, 39.93595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.04 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $11.92 | $23.83 |
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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