How far is Washington, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Washington, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
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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 42m.
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.
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Somerset.
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Start on Washington Turnpike
1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on Godfrey Bridge Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Green Bank Chatsworth Road
5 mi · 7 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road
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Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · New Gretna Chatsworth Road
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Continue on Main Street
2041 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road
1390 ft · 24 sec · New Gretna Chatsworth Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barnegat Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Barnegat Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
140 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Road
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Exit the rotary onto Magnolia Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road
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Turn left onto Pemberton Bypass
823 ft · 22 sec · Pemberton Bypass
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Continue on West Hampton Street
3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street
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Continue on South Pemberton Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pemberton Road
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Turn right onto Vincentown-Columbus Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Vincentown-Columbus Road
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit straight toward Bordentown
149 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue
1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
1918 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Holly Street
73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Arden Street
2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
80 m · 17 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 Washington 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.
Brunswick Pike
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Washington and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Somerset?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Washington and 40.6 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Washington and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 56.4 mi (90.77 km).
#1 Washington
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.6840100, -74.5759900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.43 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $13.48 | $26.95 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $14.25 | $28.51 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
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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