How far is Somerset, NJ from Tuckerton, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.68 mi
01h 42m
Flight
62.29 mi
100.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.29 mi
Kilometers
100.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.68 mi
Kilometers
125.01 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuckerton
Sat, Oct 17, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sat, Oct 17, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-10-17T01:37
Arrive Tuckerton
Sat, Oct 17, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Somerset
38.8 mi
00h 51m
To Tuckerton
38.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    38.2 mi · 45 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton

    1099 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Green Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
38.2 mi · 49%
NJ 18 South
24.1 mi · 31%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 7%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.67 mi · 1%
George Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

38.2 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 51m from Somerset
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Tuckerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Somerset and 38.8 miles from Tuckerton.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Tuckerton.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Tuckerton. Straight-line distance: 62.29 mi (100.25 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
Tuckerton

#2 Tuckerton

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,426
Coordinates39.6031700, -74.3401500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Tuckerton (-74.34015, 39.60317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.47
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $11.73 $23.47
Mid-grade $4.86 $13.32 $26.63
Premium $5.17 $14.17 $28.34
Diesel $6.31 $17.30 $34.60

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Tuckerton. The current time is 01:37:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.