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Trip from Bradley Beach, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Drive Time

51m

Distance

39 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bradley Beach, NJ, NJ

Bradley Beach, NJ

Mary V

Downtown Somerset, NJ, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Bradley Beach, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 39 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 18, Memorial Parkway, Route 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 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

19.5 miles from Bradley Beach, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 39 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 18 and Memorial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.1 miles on NJ 18.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and Memorial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near NJ 35 / Route 35.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 39 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: at 0.8 miles (NJ 35 / Route 35): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.4 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 35 / Route 35

Turn right onto NJ 35 / Route 35

Navigation decision point

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | NJ 18

Merge onto NJ 18

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
5
38.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | Abbott Road

At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bradley Beach, NJ to Somerset, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward So Bound Brook along the way.

So Bound Brook

36.4 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 18 31.1 mi 35m
Memorial Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
Route 35 1.5 mi 2m
Franklin Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
Asbury Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Belmar Street 0.4 mi 1m
6th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Brinley Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 18 — 31.1 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Beach, NJ and Somerset, NJ.

1

Start on CR 2

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Brinley Avenue
2

Continue on CR 2

0.4 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
3

Turn right onto NJ 35

1.5 mi · 2 min · Route 35
4

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Asbury Park Circle
5

Continue on CR 16

391 ft · 6 sec · Asbury Park Circle
6

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 66; CR 16

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Asbury Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 58 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: Eatontown
8

Merge onto NJ 18

31 mi · 35 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on NJ 18

1.9 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto (672)

0.2 mi · 18 sec · George Street
12

Turn left onto CR 609

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Landing Lane
13

Continue on CR 617

0.8 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto Belmar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Belmar Street
15

At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Abbott Road
16

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West Point Avenue
17

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 19.5 miles from Bradley Beach, NJ, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 39 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.5 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

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 Bradley Beach, 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.

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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 Bradley Beach, NJ

This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradley Beach, 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 NJ 18 for about 31.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Bradley Beach, NJ · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

20 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Bradley Beach, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 37.7
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 6.7
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour $10 near mile 36.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.45 one way

$12.91 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $7.06 $14.12
premium $4.92 $7.56 $15.11
diesel $5.64 $8.66 $17.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.87
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.41 $1.56
EV Truck/SUV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bradley Beach, NJ

Morning in Bradley Beach on Monday

Local time

9:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Morning in Somerset on Monday

Local time

9:21 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

8 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

51m 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 Bradley Beach, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 39 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 18, Memorial Parkway, Route 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Bradley Beach, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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 10 significant decision points across 39 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: at 0.8 miles (NJ 35 / Route 35): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NJ 35 / Asbury Park Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.4 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bradley Beach, NJ to Somerset, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward So Bound Brook along the way.

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