How far is Somerset, NJ from Voorhees, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Voorhees, NJ is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.82 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.17 mi
1.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.17 mi
Kilometers
1.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.82 mi
Kilometers
2.93 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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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 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Voorhees
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-10-15T15:54
Arrive Voorhees
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Brunswick
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From Somerset
0.9 mi
00h 02m
To Voorhees
0.9 mi
00h 02m

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
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1309 ft · 28 sec · Somerset Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
444.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Boulevard
0.84 mi · 46%
Holly Street
0.3 mi · 17%
Somerset Street
0.25 mi · 14%
Arden Street
0.14 mi · 8%
West Point Avenue
0.14 mi · 7%
Hillcrest Avenue
0.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Boulevard

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

0.84 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
1.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brunswick
00h 02m from Somerset
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Voorhees.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?

New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Somerset and 0.9 miles from Voorhees.

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

The direct path is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.26 one way or $0.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

1 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Voorhees. Straight-line distance: 1.17 mi (1.88 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
Voorhees

#2 Voorhees

Township in Camden County, New Jersey

Population29,107
Coordinates40.4812200, -74.4832100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Voorhees (-74.48321, 40.48122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.06 gal
0.24 L · about $0.26
Round trip
$0.52
0.12 gal · 0.48 L
Estimated CO2
0.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1.1 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $0.26 $0.52
Mid-grade $4.88 $0.29 $0.59
Premium $5.18 $0.31 $0.62
Diesel $6.32 $0.38 $0.76

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 Voorhees. The current time is 15:54:13.

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.