How far is Somerset, NJ from Wantage, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Wantage, NJ is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
Town in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Wantage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Wantage.
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Start on West Point Avenue
717 ft · 37 sec · West Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 5 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 19 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 24 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Winston Drive
2947 ft · 2 min · Winston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
2653 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
35.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23 North: Butler
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
25.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit straight
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Glenwood Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn left onto Lake Wallkill Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallkill Road
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Turn left onto Kelly Road
1806 ft · 1 min · Kelly Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Wantage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 78 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
35.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset and Rain Showers near Wantage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Wantage?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Boonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Somerset and 39 miles from Wantage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Rain Showers near Wantage.
Stop Ideas Near Boonton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boonton.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Wantage. Straight-line distance: 51.69 mi (83.19 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 Wantage
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.2442600, -74.5507200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wantage (-74.55072, 41.24426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.43 | $12.18 | $24.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.99 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
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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