Origin
Barrington, NJ
Late night in Barrington on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barrington, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Brunswick Pike, Jersey Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.73 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
29.3 miles from Barrington, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 58.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Brunswick Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.3 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
205 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
285 ft
Total Descent
258 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
~50.3 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Brunswick Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 58.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CR 669 / Warwick Road North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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CR 669 / Warwick Road North
At end of road, turn left onto CR 669 / Warwick Road North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
38 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
6
57.1 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barrington, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and New Brunswick.
Trenton
38 mi in
|
~46m
New Brunswick
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 36.3 mi | 41m |
| Brunswick Pike | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Jersey Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Somerset Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Gloucester Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| How Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Arden Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 36.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on this road
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
64 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
4
Turn right onto CR 659
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Gloucester Pike
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Gloucester Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gloucester Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 669
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Warwick Road North
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 295
36 mi
·
41 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
13
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Holly Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Holly Street
18
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arden Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Abbott Road
20
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
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 29.3 miles from Barrington, NJ, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 miles.
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 58.7 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 36m 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 3m
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 Barrington, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Barrington, NJ
This is one driving day of about 58.7 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barrington, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Barrington, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Barrington, 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
$9.73 one way
$19.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Somerset on Wednesday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
7% chance
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barrington, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Brunswick Pike, Jersey Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Barrington, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.73 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 58.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CR 669 / Warwick Road North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Barrington, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and New Brunswick.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 23 ft to 205 ft elevation with about 285 ft of total climbing.
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