How far is Somerset, NJ from Wallington, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Wallington, NJ is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Wallington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Wallington.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on River Drive
1049 ft · 20 sec · River Drive
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1359 ft · 33 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Hayward Place
836 ft · 37 sec · Hayward Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayward Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Wallington.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Wallington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Wallington?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Somerset and 20.1 miles from Wallington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.24 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Wallington.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Wallington. Straight-line distance: 31.45 mi (50.61 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 Wallington
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 11,574 |
| Coordinates | 40.8531600, -74.1137500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wallington (-74.11375, 40.85316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.42 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
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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