Origin
Ocean Gate, NJ
Night in Ocean Gate on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Gate, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Gate, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Somerset, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Ocean Gate, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 57.3 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 NJ 18, Garden State Parkway, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 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
28.6 miles from Ocean Gate, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 57.3 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 18 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.2 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 39 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 22.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 57.3 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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
21.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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 Ocean Gate, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge, Trenton and Gsp North.
Gsp Toll North: Lakewood
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
New York
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Woodbridge
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Trenton
20.9 mi in
|
~29m
Gsp North
21.2 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| Garden State Parkway | 15 mi | 17m |
| NJ 34 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Chelsea Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 22.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Gate, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on (24)
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Lakewood Avenue
2
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
249 ft
·
16 sec
·
Stone Harbor Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 617
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Bayview Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 617
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ocean Gate Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chelsea Avenue
6
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 617
320 ft
·
9 sec
·
Station Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
9
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bayside Avenue
10
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Club House Road
11
Continue on CR 617
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
Club House Drive
12
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Compass Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 617
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Starboard Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 166
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left onto NJ 37
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 37 West
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
19
Merge onto GSP; US 9
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 138
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 138
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 34
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
26
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
27
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
28
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
30
Merge onto NJ 18
22 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 18
Use the none lane.
31
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
34
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
35
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
38
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
39
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 28.6 miles from Ocean Gate, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 57.3 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.6 miles or 41m 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 5m
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 Ocean Gate, 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.
+
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 Ocean Gate, NJ
This is one driving day of about 57.3 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ocean Gate, 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 22.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Ocean Gate, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Ocean Gate, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.96 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.10 | $22.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
Garden State Parkway
(15 mi)
$0.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
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.
Destination
Somerset, NJ
Night in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
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
6 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 20m 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 Ocean Gate, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 57.3 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 NJ 18, Garden State Parkway, 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 28.6 miles from Ocean Gate, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.48 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 26 significant decision points across 57.3 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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ocean Gate, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge, Trenton and Gsp North.
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