How far is Somerset, NJ from Rumson, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Rumson, NJ is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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 00h 57m.
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.
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Rumson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Rumson.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
1574 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pinckney Road
3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road
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Continue on Branch Avenue
1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Rumson Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Rumson Road
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Turn left onto Avenue of Two Rivers
2055 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Two Rivers
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
829 ft · 23 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East River Road
1069 ft · 32 sec · East River Road
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Turn right onto Black Point Road
45 m · 7 sec · Black Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Black Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Rumson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near Rumson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Rumson?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Somerset and 19.2 miles from Rumson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near Rumson.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
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 Morristown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Rumson. Straight-line distance: 27.16 mi (43.71 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 Rumson
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,671 |
| Coordinates | 40.3720500, -73.9990300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rumson (-73.99903, 40.37205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.42 | $5.96 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
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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