Origin
Roselle Park, NJ
Evening in Roselle Park on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roselle Park, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roselle Park, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.1-mile drive from Roselle Park, NJ to Somerset, NJ is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 37 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 1, the Garden State Parkway, and Memorial Parkway, with a significant 77% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this short hop within the Northeast region. Given the short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer journey, with no need for an overnight stay. The drive offers a practical, no-frills experience focused on efficient travel between these two New Jersey locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, accounting for 77% of the total mileage. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel, with the longest uninterrupted segment measuring 6.9 miles on US 1. While the main roads like US 1 and the Garden State Parkway provide efficient transit, be prepared for a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly rather than scenic exploration. The route offers a consistent feel, largely characterized by its highway nature, making it a predictable and direct path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Newark, 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 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
9
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
17 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East 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.
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roselle Park, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Trenton, Brunswick, Piscataway and So Bound Brook.
Gsp Toll South
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Trenton
9.6 mi in
|
~14m
Brunswick
17 mi in
|
~26m
Piscataway
17.1 mi in
|
~26m
So Bound Brook
19.5 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Garden State Parkway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Westfield Avenue West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belmar Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle Park, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on this road
91 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 627
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Westfield Avenue West
4
Continue on NJ 28
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Avenue East
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
6
Merge onto GSP
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 130B-A
Toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 130B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 1
11
Continue on US 1
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Route 18
16
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
19
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
20
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
23
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
Garden State Parkway
(7.8 mi)
$0.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
5:29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Roselle Park, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 22.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Garden State Parkway, Memorial 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 11.1 miles from Roselle Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roselle Park, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Trenton, Brunswick, Piscataway and So Bound Brook.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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