How far is Westport, MA from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Westport, MA to Somerset, NJ is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.2 mi
05h 20m
Flight
196.48 mi
316.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.48 mi
Kilometers
316.21 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.2 mi
Kilometers
391.4 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Westport
Wed, Sep 23, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-09-23T11:00
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Branford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

From Westport
121.3 mi
02h 40m
To Somerset
121.9 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
24 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old County Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street

    1292 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Thurbers Avenue

    2285 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New England Thruway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · New England Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  30. 30

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  34. 34

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  36. 36

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thurbers Avenue
148 mi · 61%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
32.8 mi · 13%
I 195 West
20.2 mi · 8%
New England Thruway
14.3 mi · 6%
I 95 South
5.99 mi · 2%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
4.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Thurbers Avenue

Keep slight right

137 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
02h 40m from Westport
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westport and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westport to Somerset?

The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Westport and 121.9 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.85 one way or $75.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 196.48 mi (316.21 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
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: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
End: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.49 L · about $37.85
Round trip
$75.71
17.16 gal · 64.98 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $37.85 $75.71
Mid-grade $5.02 $43.06 $86.13
Premium $5.44 $46.66 $93.32
Diesel $6.38 $54.75 $109.50

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 Massachusetts · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Somerset. The current time is 11:00:49.

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.