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Trip from North Wildwood, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

132.1 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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Downtown Somerset, NJ, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from North Wildwood, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 132.1 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.86 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.1 miles from North Wildwood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 132.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.4 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 132.1 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 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

7
4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 6 Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
8
95.7 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

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 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
8
96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
96.9 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
7
129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between North Wildwood, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

Trenton

95.7 mi in | ~1h 53m

Gsp North

96.1 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 90.4 mi 1h 45m
NJ 18 22.2 mi 26m
NJ 34 7 mi 9m
North Wildwood Boulevard 3.1 mi 4m
Memorial Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
NJ 33 1.1 mi 1m
Franklin Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
West Spruce Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 90.4 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 12th Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · East 12th Avenue
2

Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Jersey Avenue
3

Continue on West Anglesea Drive

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive
4

Continue on West Spruce Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · West Spruce Avenue
5

Continue on North Wildwood Boulevard

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Wildwood Boulevard
6

Turn slight right

433 ft · 16 sec
7

Keep slight left to continue on GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
8

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

12 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway
9

Take the exit slight left

0.5 mi · 32 sec
10

Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

34 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
13

Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GSP North, I 195 West
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 195 West: Trenton
15

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 16 sec
16

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

0.2 mi · 36 sec · NJ 34 North: Matawan
17

Merge slight left

3.4 mi · 4 min
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

453 ft · 7 sec · the route
19

Exit the roundabout

1.0 mi · 1 min
20

Take the exit slight right

3.6 mi · 5 min
21

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

0.2 mi · 27 sec · NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
22

Merge slight left

22 mi · 26 min
23

Continue on Memorial Parkway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
24

Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

0.6 mi · 1 min · Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
25

Turn straight onto George Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · George Street
26

Turn left onto Landing Lane

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Landing Lane
27

Continue on Franklin Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
28

Turn right onto Belmar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Belmar Street
29

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

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Abbott Road
30

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
31

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.1 miles from North Wildwood, NJ, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.4 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

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 North Wildwood, 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 North Wildwood, NJ

This is one driving day of about 132.1 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Wildwood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 90.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.1 mi from North Wildwood, NJ · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

66 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 66.1 miles from North Wildwood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.4 miles.

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 132.1
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...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour $10 near mile 127.6
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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 104.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.86 one way

$43.72 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $23.92 $47.84
premium $4.92 $25.60 $51.20
diesel $5.64 $29.35 $58.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.6 0 $13.87 $6.34
Efficient EV 33 0 $11.56 $5.28
EV Truck/SUV 52.8 0 $18.49 $8.45

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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

North Wildwood, NJ

Late night in North Wildwood on Monday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Late night in Somerset on Monday

Local time

5:22 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

5 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

2h 44m 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 North Wildwood, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 132.1 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.1 miles from North Wildwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 132.1 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 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between North Wildwood, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

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