How far is Somerset, NJ from Stillwater, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Stillwater, NJ is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
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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 26m.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Stillwater.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Winston Drive
2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover
60 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Old Hackettstown Road
1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Allamuchy Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Allamuchy Road
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Turn right onto Johnsonburg Bypass Road
2017 ft · 40 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass Road
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Continue on Ramsey Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Valley Road
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Turn right onto Stillwater Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stillwater Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Fredon Road
47 m · 6 sec · Main Fredon Road
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Turn sharp left
48 m · 12 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 Stillwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Somerset and 27.6 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 42.42 mi (68.27 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 Stillwater
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.0359300, -74.8782300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stillwater (-74.87823, 41.03593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.27 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $10.00 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
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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