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Trip from Old Tappan, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

52.8 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
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.

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Downtown Somerset, NJ, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Old Tappan, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 52.8 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 New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Washington Avenue, Teaneck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 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

26.4 miles from Old Tappan, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 52.8 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Washington Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Washington Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 52.8 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 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 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.

7
11.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
13.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
46.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

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 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
47 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...

Towns Along This Route

Between Old Tappan, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W and Rutgers University.

Njtp South

11 mi in | ~19m

Exit 16W

13.6 mi in | ~22m | via I 95; NJTP

Rutgers University

47 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 32.2 mi 40m
Washington Avenue 3.1 mi 4m
Teaneck Road 2.9 mi 5m
Schraalenburgh Road 2.5 mi 4m
Memorial Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
New Jersey Turnpike 1.8 mi 2m
State Route 18 1 mi 1m
Franklin Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 32.2 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Avenue South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
2

Turn slight left onto Cripplebush Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Cripplebush Road
3

Continue on Blanch Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Blanch Avenue
4

Turn right onto Lafayette Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Road
5

Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road
6

Continue on Washington Avenue

3.1 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue
7

Continue on Teaneck Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Teaneck Road
8

Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue
9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

0.3 mi · 25 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 95 South: The Ridgefields
11

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

1.8 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
12

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
13

Take the exit slight left

0.5 mi · 43 sec
14

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
17

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
18

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

325 ft · 8 sec · NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
19

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 18
20

Continue on Memorial Parkway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
21

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
22

Turn straight onto George Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · George Street
23

Turn left onto Landing Lane

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Landing Lane
24

Continue on Franklin Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
25

Turn right onto Belmar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Belmar Street
26

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

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Abbott Road
27

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
28

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 26.4 miles from Old Tappan, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 52.8 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.4 miles or 40m 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 2m

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 Old Tappan, 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 Old Tappan, NJ

This is one driving day of about 52.8 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Old Tappan, 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 New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 32.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.4 mi from Old Tappan, NJ · 40m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

26 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 52.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Old Tappan, 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 21.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 9.1
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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 27.3
View on nps.gov
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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 51
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.74 one way

$17.47 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $9.56 $19.12
premium $4.92 $10.23 $20.46
diesel $5.64 $11.73 $23.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Raymour & Flanigan - Tesla Supercharger

Paramus, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

Orangetown Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Orangeburg, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkin' Donuts - Tesla Supercharger

Paramus, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tice's Corner Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Paramus, NJ - 501 NJ-17 - Tesla Supercharger

Paramus, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Paramus, NJ

Paramus, NJ

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Audi - Jack Daniels Motors

Paramus, NJ

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Orangetown Shopping Center (Orangeburg, NY)

Orangeburg, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11
EV Truck/SUV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Old Tappan, NJ

Late night in Old Tappan on Monday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Late night in Somerset on Monday

Local time

5:26 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

31 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 17m 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 Old Tappan, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 52.8 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 New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Washington Avenue, Teaneck Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Old Tappan, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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 18 significant decision points across 52.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Old Tappan, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W and Rutgers University.

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