How far is Somerset, NJ from West Long Branch, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to West Long Branch, NJ is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
35.59 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.61 mi
46.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.61 mi
Kilometers
46.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.59 mi
Kilometers
57.28 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Long Branch
Thu, Sep 17, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-17T02:24
Arrive West Long Branch
Thu, Sep 17, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Morganville
NJ

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

From Somerset
17.8 mi
00h 25m
To West Long Branch
17.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and West Long Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and West Long Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  4. 4

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    579 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Monmouth Road

    1541 ft · 36 sec · Monmouth Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parker Road

    2327 ft · 1 min · Parker Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · Locust Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locust Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and West Long Branch.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 South
29.3 mi · 82%
NJ 36 East
3.24 mi · 9%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
George Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Parker Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Belmar Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 South

Merge slight left

29 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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morganville
00h 25m from Somerset
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near West Long Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to West Long Branch?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Somerset and 17.8 miles from West Long Branch.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near West Long Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Morganville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

22 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

33 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and West Long Branch. Straight-line distance: 28.61 mi (46.05 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
West Long Branch

#2 West Long Branch

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population7,875
Coordinates40.2903900, -74.0176400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: West Long Branch (-74.01764, 40.29039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.22 $12.43
Premium $5.26 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $6.20 $7.76 $15.51

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and West Long Branch. The current time is 02:24:42.

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.