Origin
Pemberton, NJ
Afternoon in Pemberton on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pemberton, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pemberton, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
Pemberton to Somerset is 45.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Brunswick Pike and I 295, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a convenient option for local travelers. The drive offers a mixed experience, moving from more local roads to stretches of highway. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's an easy same-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two New Jersey locations without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a mixed experience, with 44% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter sections on Brunswick Pike and I 295, offering higher speeds and more direct travel. The longest continuous stretch on Brunswick Pike spans 15.5 miles, providing a solid segment of uninterrupted driving. As you progress, the road will likely transition between these faster highway portions and potentially more local road segments, offering a varied driving feel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brunswick Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 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 14.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pemberton, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Bordentown, Trenton and New Brunswick.
Bordentown
13.4 mi in
|
~18m
Trenton
24.6 mi in
|
~31m
New Brunswick
40.9 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Pike | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| I 295 | 10 mi | 11m |
| US 206 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| North Pemberton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Jersey Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Somerset Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| How Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Brunswick Pike
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pemberton, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on CR 616
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hanover Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 616
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Fort Dix Road
3
Turn slight left onto CR 668
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Arney's Mount Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 630
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pemberton Road
5
Turn right onto US 206
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
6
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
7
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 295
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 1
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
15
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Holly Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Holly Street
20
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arden Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Abbott Road
22
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Pemberton, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Pemberton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.51 one way
$15.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Somerset on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 6m 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 Pemberton, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brunswick Pike, I 295, US 206. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Pemberton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pemberton, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Bordentown, Trenton and New Brunswick.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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