Origin
Sea Bright, NJ
Morning in Sea Bright on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sea Bright, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 38.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Avenue, Rumson Road, Branch Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
Full guide →Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 38.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | — | — |
| Rumson Road | — | — |
| Branch Avenue | — | — |
| Pinckney Road | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Newman Springs Road | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| NJ 18 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Bright, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on East Church Street
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Church Street
2
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
3
Turn left onto Rumson Road
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Rumson Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Branch Avenue
5
Turn left onto Pinckney Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pinckney Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broad Street
7
Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newman Springs Road
8
Continue on Newman Springs Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newman Springs Road
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
Newman Springs Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Newman Springs Road
11
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on Newman Springs Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Newman Springs Road
13
Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
14
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
15
Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
17
Turn straight onto George Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
George Street
18
Turn left onto Landing Lane
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Landing Lane
19
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
22
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Point Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Sea Bright, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Sea Bright, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Somerset, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
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
14 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
55m 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 Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 38.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Avenue, Rumson Road, Branch Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Sea Bright, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.43 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.
The drive from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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