How far is Somerset, NJ from Vernon, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Vernon, NJ is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.33 mi
01h 17m
Flight
50.42 mi
81.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.42 mi
Kilometers
81.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.33 mi
Kilometers
92.27 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-10-15T16:04
Arrive Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Somerset
28.6 mi
00h 38m
To Vernon
28.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue

    158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street

  6. 6

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    526 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Berlin Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Potter Street

    654 ft · 13 sec · Potter Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Ellis Street

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Ellis Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    20 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Ellis Street

    132 m · 20 sec · Ellis Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
33.1 mi · 58%
Jersey Avenue
17.3 mi · 30%
I 295 South
2.17 mi · 4%
Berlin Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Somerset Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 38m from Somerset
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Somerset and 28.7 miles from Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near White Horse

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 White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2 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 3.7 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 2.5 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 White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 50.42 mi (81.15 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
Vernon

#2 Vernon

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey

Population21,879
Coordinates39.8973400, -75.0318400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Vernon (-75.03184, 39.89734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.35
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $8.68 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.86 $19.71
Premium $5.18 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $6.32 $12.76 $25.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Vernon. The current time is 16:04:24.

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.