Trip from Morris, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

57.8 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

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.

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Somerset, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Morris, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 57.8 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, Palmyra Bridge Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 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

28.9 miles from Morris, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Morris, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m, 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 22 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 30.3 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 0.1 miles in near CR 543 / River Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 57.8 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 0.1 miles (CR 543 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 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 points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 543 / River Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 543 / River Road

Navigation decision point

6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 North: Trenton

37.2 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

37.4 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

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Morris, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and New Brunswick.

Trenton

37.2 mi in | ~46m

New Brunswick

53.4 mi in | ~1h 9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	30.3 mi	35m
Brunswick Pike	15.5 mi	21m
Palmyra Bridge Boulevard	4.6 mi	6m
Jersey Avenue	1 mi	2m
River Road	0.9 mi	1m
Franklin Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Somerset Street	0.8 mi	1m
How Lane	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 30.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

171 ft · 13 sec · the route

Turn right

95 ft · 9 sec

At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Road

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 73 South

0.1 mi · 20 sec · NJ 73 South

Merge slight left onto Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

4.6 mi · 7 min · Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 295 North: Trenton

Merge slight left

30 mi · 35 min

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

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

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

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

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

16 mi · 21 min · Brunswick Pike

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

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

Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

Turn left onto How Lane

0.7 mi · 1 min · How Lane

Turn right onto Somerset Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Somerset Street

Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard

Turn left onto Holly Street

240 ft · 13 sec · Holly Street

Turn right onto Arden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Arden Street

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

262 ft · 17 sec · Abbott Road

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

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 28.9 miles from Morris, NJ, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 57.8 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.9 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

Open the route before leaving Morris, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Morris, NJ

This is one driving day of about 57.8 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morris, 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 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.9 mi from Morris, NJ · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Morris, 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

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 57.8

Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens

Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out

View on nps.gov

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 57.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.56 one way

$19.13 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$10.47	$20.93
premium	$4.92	$11.20	$22.40
diesel	$5.64	$12.84	$25.68

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: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Grand Resort Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Laurel, NJ

Tesla

40 DCFC

Rivers Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Maple Shade, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Promenade at Sagemore - Tesla Supercharger

Marlton, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Pennsauken Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Cherry Hill, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 ChargePoint Network: 6 eVgo Network: 4 Blink Network: 3 Electrify America: 3 APPLEGREEN: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.3	$6.07	$2.77
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.06	$2.31
EV Truck/SUV	23.1	$8.09	$3.70

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Morris, NJ

Morning in Morris on Monday

Local time

6:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Morning in Somerset on Monday

Local time

6:13 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

16 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 Morris, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 57.8 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, Palmyra Bridge Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Morris, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 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.

Between Morris, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and New Brunswick.

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Trip from Morris, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Somerset, NJ

National Parks Near This Route

Morristown National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Morris, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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