How far is Somerset, NJ from Robbinsville, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.74 mi
33.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25 mi
Kilometers
40.23 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robbinsville
Thu, Jul 16, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Jul 16, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-07-16T15:21
Arrive Robbinsville
Thu, Jul 16, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Somerset
12.5 mi
00h 21m
To Robbinsville
12.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jul 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jul 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue

    158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    526 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    127 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Deans Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Deans Lane

  16. 16

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

    568 ft · 17 sec · Georges Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Deans-Rhode Hall Road

    2124 ft · 49 sec · Deans-Rhode Hall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road

    592 ft · 21 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    119 m · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deans-Rhode Hall Road
8.87 mi · 35%
Jersey Avenue
4.28 mi · 17%
Deans Lane
1.36 mi · 5%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 3%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 3%
How Lane
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Deans-Rhode Hall Road

Continue straight

7.72 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 21m from Somerset
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Robbinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Somerset and 12.5 miles from Robbinsville.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Robbinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, 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 Cranbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Robbinsville. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 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
Robbinsville

#2 Robbinsville

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population14,495
Coordinates40.2145500, -74.6193200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Robbinsville (-74.61932, 40.21455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 · Jul 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Robbinsville. The current time is 15:21:46.

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.