How far is South River, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from South River, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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 South River and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South River and Somerset.
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Start on Main Street
2013 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Milltown Road
137 m · 12 sec · Milltown Road
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Take the ramp straight
89 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
916 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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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 Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South River and Somerset.
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.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
3.73 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South River and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South River to Somerset?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
New Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from South River and 4.5 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.37 one way or $2.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South River and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South River and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 6.44 mi (10.37 km).
#1 South River
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,624 |
| Coordinates | 40.4464900, -74.3859800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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