Origin
Park Ridge, NJ
Evening in Park Ridge on Monday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 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 32m
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.
Park Ridge, NJ
David Kanigan
Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Ridge, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, NJ 17, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.15 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
27.6 miles from Park Ridge, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 55.3 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and NJ 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.5 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 32 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 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 55.3 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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
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 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington...
7
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
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 East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
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, NJTP South: Newark
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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...
Towns Along This Route
Between Park Ridge, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack and Training Facility - among others.
Gsp Toll South
4 mi in
|
~8m
Rutherford
19 mi in
|
~27m
American Dream
19 mi in
|
~27m
Stadium
19 mi in
|
~27m
Racetrack
19 mi in
|
~27m
Training Facility
19 mi in
|
~27m
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
19.4 mi in
|
~28m
Njtp South: Newark
19.8 mi in
|
~29m
Rutgers University
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 28.5 mi | 35m |
| NJ 17 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Garden State Parkway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Werimus Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pascack Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Route 18 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Woodcliff Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 28.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on CR 63
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pascack Road
2
Turn right onto CR 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcliff Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 71
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Werimus Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 71
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Werimus Road
5
Continue on CR 71
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Van Emburgh Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 502
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 17
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
13
Merge onto NJ 3
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 3
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sheraton Plaza Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
23
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
24
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
27
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
28
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
31
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
32
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 27.6 miles from Park Ridge, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 55.3 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 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 4m
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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, NJ
This is one driving day of about 55.3 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park Ridge, 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 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Park Ridge, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Park Ridge, 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
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.24
New Jersey Turnpike
(28.5 mi)
$4.00
Garden State Parkway
(4 mi)
$0.24
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in Somerset on Monday
Local time
5:50 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
18 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 19m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, NJ 17, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from Park Ridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.15 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 25 significant decision points across 55.3 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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Park Ridge, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack and Training Facility - among others.
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