How far is Somerset, NJ from Sussex, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Sussex, NJ is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 39m.
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 of New Jersey
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 Sussex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Sussex.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street
103 m · 18 sec · Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Hampton House Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Hampton House Road
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Continue on Ross Corner-Sussex Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ross Corner-Sussex Road
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
1916 ft · 53 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
571 ft · 9 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Avenue
80 m · 15 sec · Newton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
24 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Sussex.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Somerset and Rain Showers Likely near Sussex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Sussex?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Somerset and 30.8 miles from Sussex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Somerset and Rain Showers Likely near Sussex.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive
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 Mount Olive.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Sussex. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.83 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 Sussex
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 41.2098200, -74.6076600 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sussex (-74.60766, 41.20982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.11 | $28.23 |
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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