How far is Somerset, NJ from Woodland Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Woodland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Woodland Park.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
1183 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
50 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
969 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1162 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
2305 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.4 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodland Park, Little Falls
623 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Browertown Road
2094 ft · 1 min · Browertown Road
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
661 ft · 31 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Turn right onto Overmount Avenue
1712 ft · 1 min · Overmount Avenue
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Turn left onto Pershing Place
1127 ft · 55 sec · Pershing Place
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Turn left onto Alexandria Court
110 m · 16 sec · Alexandria Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Woodland Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Woodland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Woodland Park?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Somerset and 20.4 miles from Woodland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Woodland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Woodland Park. Straight-line distance: 31.16 mi (50.15 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 Woodland Park
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,655 |
| Coordinates | 40.8898200, -74.1948700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodland Park (-74.19487, 40.88982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.25 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
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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