How far is Somerset, NJ from Union Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Union Beach, NJ is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Union Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Union Beach.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
897 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Riverton Boulevard
1058 ft · 31 sec · Riverton Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
105 m · 10 sec
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Continue on US 9 South
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
129 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Amboy Road
2812 ft · 59 sec · Amboy Road
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Continue on West Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
111 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Broadway
1732 ft · 49 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florence Avenue
1908 ft · 52 sec · Florence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Union Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 1 North
Continue straight
3.2 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Union Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Union Beach?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Somerset and 11.9 miles from Union Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Union Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Union Beach. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 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 Union Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.4465000, -74.1782000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Beach (-74.1782, 40.4465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
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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