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.
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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 00h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
29 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
579 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Monmouth Road
1541 ft · 36 sec · Monmouth Road
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Turn left onto Parker Road
2327 ft · 1 min · Parker Road
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
32 m · 3 sec · Locust Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morganville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
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).
#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 West Long Branch
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.2903900, -74.0176400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Long Branch (-74.01764, 40.29039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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