How far is Winfield, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Winfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Somerset.
-
1
Start on Commerce Drive
125 m · 20 sec · Commerce Drive
-
2
Turn right onto Raritan Road
2141 ft · 54 sec · Raritan Road
-
3
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
1248 ft · 30 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
-
5
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
-
9
Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
-
10
Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
-
11
Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
643 ft · 18 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
755 ft · 21 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18
-
14
Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
-
16
Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
-
17
Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
-
18
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
-
19
Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road
-
21
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.92 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Winfield and Partly Cloudy near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Somerset?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Winfield and 9.7 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Winfield and Partly Cloudy near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
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 Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.54 km).
#1 Winfield
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.6426000, -74.2854300 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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 · May 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.