Trip from Sea Isle City, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

119 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 18m ★

6 AM

2h 28m

8 AM

2h 49m

10 AM

2h 35m

12 PM

2h 33m

3 PM

2h 36m

5 PM

2h 48m

8 PM

2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Somerset, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Sea Isle City, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.69 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

59.5 miles from Sea Isle City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 119 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.5 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 79.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.4 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 119 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 38.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

38.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

82.6 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, 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 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...

83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 195 West: Trenton

83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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 Along This Route

Between Sea Isle City, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

Trenton

82.6 mi in | ~1h 38m

Gsp North

83 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	79.5 mi	1h 32m
NJ 18	22.2 mi	26m
NJ 34	7 mi	9m
Memorial Parkway	1.9 mi	2m
Sea Isle Boulevard	1.9 mi	2m
NJ 33	1.1 mi	1m
Franklin Boulevard	0.8 mi	2m
Belmar Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 79.5 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sea Isle City, NJ and Somerset, NJ.

Start on 44th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 44th Street

Turn right onto Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Central Avenue

Turn left onto CR 625

0.2 mi · 27 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Continue on CR 625

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sea Isle Boulevard

Take the ramp

488 ft · 11 sec

Toward GSP Toll North

Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17

0.1 mi · 19 sec · GSP NB Entrance 17

Toward GSP: garden state parkway

Merge onto GSP

1.5 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto GSP

34 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 98 Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward GSP North, I 195 West

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 195 West: Trenton Use the right lane.

Merge onto NJ 138

0.2 mi · 16 sec · NJ 138

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 35B Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NJ 34

3.4 mi · 4 min · NJ 34

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

451 ft · 6 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

Merge onto NJ 18

22 mi · 26 min · NJ 18

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 18

1.9 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto (672)

0.2 mi · 18 sec · George Street

Turn left onto CR 609

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Landing Lane

Continue on CR 617

0.8 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Belmar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Belmar Street

At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Abbott Road

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West Point Avenue

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 59.5 miles from Sea Isle City, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sea Isle City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Sea Isle City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sea Isle City, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 79.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.5 mi from Sea Isle City, NJ · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

60 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Sea Isle City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.5 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 119

Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens

Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out

View on nps.gov

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour $10 near mile 114.9

View on nps.gov

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 102.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.69 one way

$39.38 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$21.55	$43.09
premium	$4.92	$23.06	$46.12
diesel	$5.64	$26.44	$52.88

Estimated Tolls: $4.77

Garden State Parkway (79.5 mi) $4.77

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

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Ocean View, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Stafford Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Somers Point, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

JR's Fresh Market - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Barnegat, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Toms River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 16 Tesla: 9 Blink Network: 4 EV Connect: 3 EVIUM: 1 CHARGEUP: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.49	$5.71
Efficient EV	29.8	$10.41	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.66	$7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sea Isle City, NJ

Morning in Sea Isle City on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Morning in Somerset on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

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

14 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

2h 28m 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 Isle City, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.5 miles from Sea Isle City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.69 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.

Between Sea Isle City, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and Gsp North.

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Trip from Sea Isle City, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Somerset, NJ

National Parks Near This Route

Morristown National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sea Isle City, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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