How far is Somerset, NJ from Swedesboro, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Swedesboro, NJ is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.85 mi
01h 39m
Flight
67.61 mi
108.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.61 mi
Kilometers
108.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.85 mi
Kilometers
126.9 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swedesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:06 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Swedesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Somerset
39.4 mi
00h 49m
To Swedesboro
39.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  4. 4

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    69 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1576 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70 mi · 89%
NJ 18 South
3.36 mi · 4%
Kings Highway
1.26 mi · 2%
Swedesboro Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
George Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

38.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 49m from Somerset
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Swedesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Somerset and 39.5 miles from Swedesboro.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Swedesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Swedesboro. Straight-line distance: 67.61 mi (108.81 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
Swedesboro

#2 Swedesboro

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population2,577
Coordinates39.7476100, -75.3104700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Swedesboro (-75.31047, 39.74761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Swedesboro. The current time is 09:27:20.

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.