Origin
Belvidere, NJ
Late night in Belvidere on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belvidere, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belvidere, NJ
Thomas Parker
Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belvidere, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 31 South BEGIN, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, I 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on Route 31 South BEGIN. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 49.2 miles, with most of the trip on Route 31 South BEGIN and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.9 miles on Route 31 South BEGIN.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 31 South BEGIN is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 31 South BEGIN and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.4 miles in near ramp to I-78/US 22 East.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles (ramp to I-78/US 22 East): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles (Ramp to I-287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
ramp to I-78/US 22 East
Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
8
33.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Ramp to I-287
Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287 toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 South: Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 287 South: Somerville
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 287
Merge onto I 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belvidere, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and New Brunswick.
Somerville
33.9 mi in
|
~48m
|
via Ramp to I-287
Bound Brook
45 mi in
|
~1h 1m
New Brunswick
45 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 31 South BEGIN | 16.9 mi | 26m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| I 287 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| US 46 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Water Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Foxwood Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ramp to I-287 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 31 South BEGIN
— 16.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 620
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
3
Merge onto US 46
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
4
Turn right onto NJ 31
17 mi
·
26 min
·
Route 31 South BEGIN
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto ramp to I-78/US 22 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
ramp to I-78/US 22 East
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
6
Merge onto I 78; US 22
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7
Take the exit onto Ramp to I-287
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ramp to I-287
Exit 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville
9
Merge onto I 287
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight
271 ft
·
10 sec
13
Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxwood Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto Winston Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winston Drive
15
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
407 ft
·
21 sec
·
Kingsbridge Road
16
Turn left onto Indiana Road
418 ft
·
20 sec
·
Indiana Road
17
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Drive
18
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
Abbott Road
19
Turn right onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Belvidere, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Belvidere, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.95 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
1h 11m 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 Belvidere, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 31 South BEGIN, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, I 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Belvidere, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles (ramp to I-78/US 22 East): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles (Ramp to I-287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Belvidere, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and New Brunswick.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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