How far is Somerset, NJ from Riverton, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Riverton, NJ is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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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 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.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Riverton.
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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
80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Arden Street
757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue
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Turn left onto Holly Street
1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue
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Take the ramp left
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
526 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
1573 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 North: Burlington
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2546 ft · 1 min · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road
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Continue on Warren Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Pavilion Avenue
1975 ft · 34 sec · Pavilion Avenue
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Turn right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
897 ft · 17 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1032 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
23 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Riverton.
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.
Sloan Avenue
Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Riverton?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 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?
White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Somerset and 26.4 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near White Horse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 43.57 mi (70.12 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 Riverton
Borough of New Jersey, USA
| Population | 2,686 |
| Coordinates | 40.0115000, -75.0148900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-75.01489, 40.0115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
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 18, 2026
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