How far is Somerset, NJ from Woodcliff Lake, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 17m.
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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Woodcliff Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Woodcliff Lake.
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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
22.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack
2776 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, NJ 17: Rochelle Park, Paramus
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
2317 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue
2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
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Continue on Werimus Road
2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road
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Continue on Werimus Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Werimus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Werimus Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Woodcliff Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Light Rain leaving Somerset and Light Rain near Woodcliff Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Woodcliff Lake?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Somerset and 27.8 miles from Woodcliff Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Somerset and Light Rain near Woodcliff Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Woodcliff Lake. Straight-line distance: 42.51 mi (68.42 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 Woodcliff Lake
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 5,835 |
| Coordinates | 41.0234300, -74.0665300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodcliff Lake (-74.06653, 41.02343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.04 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
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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