Origin
Avalon, NJ
Morning in Avalon on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
124.5 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dune Drive, West 21st Street, Ocean Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Avalon, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 124.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dune Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dune Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 21st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Landis Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sea Isle Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP NB Entrance 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dune Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avalon, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on West 21st Street
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 21st Street
2
Turn right onto Dune Drive
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dune Drive
3
Continue on Dune Drive
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dune Drive
4
Turn right onto West 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 21st Street
5
Turn right onto Ocean Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Drive
6
Continue on Landis Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Landis Avenue
7
Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
8
Continue on Sea Isle Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sea Isle Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
489 ft
·
12 sec
·
GSP Toll North
10
Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GSP NB Entrance 17
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
13
Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
44 mi
·
51 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
16
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 195 West: Trenton
18
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 34 North: Matawan
20
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
1.0 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
24
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
25
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
26 min
26
Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
28
Turn straight onto George Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
George Street
29
Turn left onto Landing Lane
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Landing Lane
30
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
31
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
33
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Point Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Avalon, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avalon, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avalon, NJ
This is one driving day of about 124.5 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avalon, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Avalon, NJ · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Avalon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
The final approach into Somerset, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Somerset, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.60 one way
$41.20 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Somerset, NJ
Morning in Somerset on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dune Drive, West 21st Street, Ocean Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 miles from Avalon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avalon, NJ to Somerset, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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