How far is Westfield, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Westfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.43 mi
00h 37m
Flight
13.38 mi
21.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.38 mi
Kilometers
21.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.43 mi
Kilometers
37.71 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-10-15T17:49
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dunellen
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Westfield
8.8 mi
00h 18m
To Somerset
14.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
This Afternoon
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    29 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1408 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    2901 ft · 2 min · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on North Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Street

    1019 ft · 33 sec · Richmond Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Avenue

    1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Market Road

    1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stelton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Hoes Lane

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Piscataway, Highland Park

    819 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    788 ft · 24 sec · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1680 ft · 48 sec · Landing Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  21. 21

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoes Lane
3.17 mi · 14%
East Front Street
2.97 mi · 13%
North Avenue
2.84 mi · 12%
Old New Brunswick Road
1.73 mi · 7%
North Avenue West
1.53 mi · 7%
New Market Road
1.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hoes Lane

Continue on Hoes Lane

3.17 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunellen
00h 18m from Westfield
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to Somerset?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Dunellen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Westfield and 14.7 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westfield and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Dunellen

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.54 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

Town in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,238
Coordinates40.6589900, -74.3473700
Altitude39
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: Maple Street (-74.347126, 40.658819)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.05 $8.10
Premium $5.18 $4.30 $8.59
Diesel $6.32 $5.24 $10.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westfield and Somerset. The current time is 17:49:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.