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Trip from Secaucus, NJ to Somerset, NJ

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Somerset, NJ, NJ

Somerset, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Secaucus, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Memorial Parkway, State Route 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.01 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

18.2 miles from Secaucus, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 36.3 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Memorial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Memorial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 36.3 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

8
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Secaucus Junction, Park-Ride, NJTP South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Secaucus Junction, Park-Ride, NJTP South
7
7.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South
8
29.8 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New 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. Exit 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
30.5 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
30.8 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...

Towns Along This Route

Between Secaucus, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Rutgers University and So Bound Brook.

Rutgers University

30.5 mi in | ~40m

So Bound Brook

33.7 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 28.3 mi 35m
Memorial Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
State Route 18 1 mi 1m
Franklin Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
Belmar Street 0.4 mi 1m
Landing Lane 0.3 mi <1m
NJ 3 0.2 mi <1m
George Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 28.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Secaucus, NJ and Somerset, NJ.

1

Start on Wilson Avenue

199 ft · 14 sec · Wilson Avenue
2

Turn left onto 1st Avenue

283 ft · 12 sec · 1st Avenue
3

Keep slight right at fork onto 1st Avenue

101 ft · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
4

Turn right onto Plaza Center

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Plaza Center
5

Continue on NJ 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · NJ 3
6

Turn right

347 ft · 12 sec
Toward NJTP South, I 95 South: Secaucus
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward Secaucus Junction, Park-Ride, NJTP South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

23 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

323 ft · 7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
13

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 18
14

Continue on NJ 18

1.9 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto (672)

0.2 mi · 18 sec · George Street
17

Turn left onto CR 609

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Landing Lane
18

Continue on CR 617

0.8 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto Belmar Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Belmar Street
20

At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Abbott Road
21

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West Point Avenue
22

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 18.2 miles from Secaucus, NJ, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 36.3 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.2 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Secaucus, NJ

This is one driving day of about 36.3 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Secaucus, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 28.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Secaucus, NJ · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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 36.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Secaucus, 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.

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.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 6.3
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 11.3
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 33.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.01 one way

$12.01 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.57 $13.15
premium $4.92 $7.03 $14.07
diesel $5.64 $8.06 $16.13

Estimated Tolls: $3.96

New Jersey Turnpike (28.3 mi) $3.96

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

$6

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Secaucus, NJ

Morning in Secaucus on Monday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Morning in Somerset on Monday

Local time

6:46 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

1 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

51m 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 Secaucus, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Memorial Parkway, State Route 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Secaucus, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.01 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 36.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Secaucus, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Rutgers University and So Bound Brook.

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