How far is Somerset, NJ from Winfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Winfield, NJ is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.26 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.63 mi
23.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.26 mi
Kilometers
32.61 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sun, May 3, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-03T11:54
Arrive Winfield
Sun, May 3, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
10.1 mi
00h 17m
To Winfield
10.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Winfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway

    149 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Centennial Avenue

    552 ft · 14 sec · Centennial Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Raritan Road

    1233 ft · 39 sec · Raritan Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Commerce Drive

    125 m · 18 sec · Commerce Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
7.58 mi · 37%
Garden State Parkway
6.67 mi · 33%
NJ 18 South
2.77 mi · 14%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 4%
George Street
0.47 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

6.67 mi · 00h 09m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 17m from Somerset
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Somerset and Partly Cloudy near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Somerset and 10.1 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Somerset and Partly Cloudy near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.54 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
Winfield

#2 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,494
Coordinates40.6426000, -74.2854300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Winfield (-74.28543, 40.6426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Winfield. The current time is 11:54:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.