Origin
Riverton, NJ
Afternoon in Riverton on Friday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverton, 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 16m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 52.9-mile drive from Riverton, NJ to Somerset, NJ takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-295, Brunswick Pike, and Burlington Avenue, with about 37% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, which is quite manageable for this relatively short distance. This drive offers a mixed experience, not a purely interstate haul, and is ideal for a single outing, allowing for flexibility and spontaneity. Since both locations are within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you won't be crossing major geographical divides.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion, 37%, on highways for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.6 miles on I-295, offering a period of steady progress. As you transition between these main roads like I-295, Brunswick Pike, and Burlington Avenue, the character of the drive will likely shift, moving from faster highway speeds to potentially more local traffic conditions. This blend means you'll experience both open-road driving and more varied road environments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 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 early in the drive near CR 603 / Main Street.
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 52.9 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (CR 603 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 543 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 603 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 603 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 543 / Broad Street
Turn left onto CR 543 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
32.4 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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 Riverton, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and New Brunswick.
Trenton
32.2 mi in
|
~42m
New Brunswick
48.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Brunswick Pike | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Burlington Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Warren Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mount Holly Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Saint Mihiel Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beverly Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on 4th Street
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto CR 603
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 543
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Mihiel Drive
5
Continue on CR 543
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 543
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pavilion Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 543
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Burlington Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on CR 543
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street
9
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
10
Turn slight left onto US 130; CR 543
378 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burlington Pike
11
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Take the exit
233 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 632
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mott Avenue
14
Continue on CR 632
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Morris Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto CR 541
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
High Street
16
Continue on CR 541
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
18
Merge onto I 295
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 1
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
23
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Holly Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Holly Street
28
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arden Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Abbott Road
30
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Riverton, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Riverton, 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
$8.77 one way
$17.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
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
Afternoon in Somerset on Friday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
26 mi in
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
13 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 16m 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 Riverton, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Brunswick Pike, Burlington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Riverton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.77 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 52.9 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (CR 603 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 543 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Riverton, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward 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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