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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.45 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.63 mi
23.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.45 mi
Kilometers
31.3 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sun, May 3, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-05-03T10:27
Arrive Somerset
Sun, May 3, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Winfield
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Somerset
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Winfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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. 1

    Start on Commerce Drive

    125 m · 20 sec · Commerce Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Raritan Road

    2141 ft · 54 sec · Raritan Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    755 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  20. 20

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  22. 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.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
7.22 mi · 37%
Garden State Parkway
4.92 mi · 25%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 10%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 7%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 4%
Easton Avenue
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 14m from Winfield
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.54 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,494
Coordinates40.6426000, -74.2854300
Altitude18
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: Commerce Drive (-74.285474, 40.642573)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Winfield and Somerset. The current time is 10:27:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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