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Trip from Deerfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

88.7 mi

143 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

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

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Downtown Deerfield, NJ, NJ

Deerfield, NJ

Tim Dusenberry

Downtown Somerset, NJ, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.68 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

44.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 40.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 88.7 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: at 14.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

5
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

Navigation decision point

Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
7
27.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | Exit 1B

Take the exit onto Exit 1B toward I 295 North: Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
68 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Deerfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

Trenton

68 mi in | ~1h 27m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 40.3 mi 46m
Brunswick Pike 15.5 mi 21m
Veterans Memorial Highway 11.5 mi 14m
NJ 77 6.6 mi 9m
Ellis Mill Road 4 mi 7m
Bridgeton Pike 3.8 mi 5m
North-South Freeway 1.1 mi 1m
Jersey Avenue 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 40.3 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Deerfield Road

36 ft · 8 sec · West Deerfield Road
2

Turn left

6.6 mi · 9 min
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle

85 ft · 1 sec · Pole Tavern Circle
4

Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bridgeton Pike
5

Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road
6

Continue on Ellis Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Ellis Street
7

Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

0.3 mi · 45 sec · NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
8

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

11 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 295 North: Trenton
11

Merge slight left

40 mi · 46 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 1 North: New Brunswick
14

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

16 mi · 21 min · Brunswick Pike
15

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick

0.4 mi · 1 min · NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
16

Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Jersey Avenue
17

Turn left onto How Lane

0.7 mi · 1 min · How Lane
18

Turn right onto Somerset Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Somerset Street
19

Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
20

Turn left onto Holly Street

240 ft · 13 sec · Holly Street
21

Turn right onto Arden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Arden Street
22

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

262 ft · 17 sec · Abbott Road
23

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
24

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 44.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.3 miles or 59m 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 37m

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 Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deerfield, 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 40.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.3 mi from Deerfield, NJ · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Deerfield, 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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 88.7
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $10 near mile 88.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.68 one way

$29.35 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $16.06 $32.12
premium $4.92 $17.19 $34.38
diesel $5.64 $19.71 $39.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.76 $3.55
EV Truck/SUV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Deerfield, NJ

Late night in Deerfield on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Late night in Somerset on Monday

Local time

5:25 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 1m 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 Deerfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 88.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Brunswick Pike, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.68 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 20 significant decision points across 88.7 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: at 14.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.4 miles (Exit 1B): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Deerfield, NJ to Somerset, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

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