How far is West New York, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
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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 29m.
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 New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Somerset.
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Start on 60th Street
669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 51st Street
672 ft · 39 sec · 51st Street
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Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
22.7 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
1887 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Passenger Terminal
712 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 579 North: Harbourton
54 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bear Tavern Road
2953 ft · 1 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Turn left onto Mountainview Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Mountainview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountainview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York and Somerset.
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
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
22.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving West New York and Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West New York to Somerset?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from West New York and 31.4 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West New York and Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
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 Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 56.31 mi (90.63 km).
#1 West New York
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 53,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7878800, -74.0143100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Somerset is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2762200, -74.8490500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-74.84905, 40.27622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
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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