Origin
Laurel Springs, NJ
Late night in Laurel Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel Springs, 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 17m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel Springs, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurel Springs, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Atlantic Avenue, Stone Road, Laurel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 66.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Atlantic Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laurel Springs, NJ to Somerset, NJ is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ to Somerset, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| Stone Road | — | — |
| Laurel Road | — | — |
| White Horse Road West | — | — |
| Burnt Mill Road | — | — |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | — | — |
| Berlin Road | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Springs, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on Tomlinson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Tomlinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto Stone Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Stone Road
4
Turn right onto Laurel Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
5
Continue on White Horse Road West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
6
Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
7
Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on Berlin Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 295 North
10
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
39 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 North: New Brunswick
13
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Brunswick Pike
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
15
Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
16
Turn left onto How Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
17
Turn right onto Somerset Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
18
Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Holly Street
240 ft
·
13 sec
·
Holly Street
20
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arden Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
17 sec
·
Abbott Road
22
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Point Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Laurel Springs, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Laurel Springs, 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
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
33 mi in
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
14 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 17m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Atlantic Avenue, Stone Road, Laurel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.06 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 Laurel Springs, NJ to Somerset, NJ is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ to Somerset, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laurel Springs, NJ to Somerset, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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