How far is Victory Gardens, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Victory Gardens, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.77 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.29 mi
42.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.29 mi
Kilometers
42.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Victory Gardens
Wed, Apr 22, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victory Gardens
2026-04-22T05:29
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victory Gardens
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Victory Gardens
19.8 mi
00h 23m
To Somerset
19.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Victory Gardens and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Garfield Avenue

    48 m · 13 sec · Garfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    623 ft · 29 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Place

    59 m · 13 sec · Washington Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    626 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Salem Street

    757 ft · 21 sec · South Salem Street

  6. 6

    Continue on S. Salem Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · S. Salem Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    29 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1371 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Route 10 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
29.1 mi · 73%
Route 10 East
5.57 mi · 14%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 7%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
S. Salem Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Winston Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 23m from Victory Gardens
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Victory Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Victory Gardens to Somerset?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Victory Gardens and 19.9 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Victory Gardens and Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

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

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Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victory Gardens and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 26.29 mi (42.31 km).

Victory Gardens

#1 Victory Gardens

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,462
Coordinates40.8759300, -74.5423800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 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
Start: Garfield Avenue (-74.542434, 40.875935)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.44 $12.88
Premium $4.95 $6.94 $13.87
Diesel $5.98 $8.37 $16.74

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Victory Gardens and Somerset. The current time is 05:29:57.

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.