Trip from Somerset, NJ to Audubon Park, NJ

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Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

62 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 38m

10 AM

1h 29m

12 PM

1h 28m

3 PM

1h 30m

5 PM

1h 37m

8 PM

1h 21m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somerset, NJ to Audubon Park, NJ covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, US 1, Black Horse Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.28 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

31 miles from Somerset, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 62 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.4 miles on I 295.

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

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 38.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near NJ 27 / Somerset Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 62 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 1.6 miles (NJ 27 / Somerset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | NJ 27 / Somerset Street

Turn right onto NJ 27 / Somerset Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

20.3 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 295 South: Camden

22.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 65B-A Toward Sloan Avenue

22.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephraim

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 28 Toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephra...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	38.4 mi	44m
US 1	15.7 mi	22m
Black Horse Pike	1.4 mi	2m
Jersey Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
Franklin Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
Somerset Street	0.8 mi	1m
How Lane	0.7 mi	1m
Holly Street	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 38.4 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

Turn right onto Abbott Road

262 ft · 13 sec · Abbott Road

Turn right onto Arden Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Arden Street

Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue

519 ft · 26 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

Turn left onto Holly Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Holly Street

At end of road, turn right onto CR 617

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard

Turn right onto NJ 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Somerset Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 680

0.7 mi · 1 min · How Lane

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NJ 91

1.3 mi · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

115 ft · 3 sec

Continue on this road

526 ft · 14 sec · this road

Merge onto US 1

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 1

Continue on US 1

14 mi · 19 min · US 1

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward I 295 South: Camden

Merge onto I 295

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 295

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 65B-A Toward Sloan Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

37 mi · 42 min · I 295

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 28 Toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephraim Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NJ 168

1.4 mi · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

103 ft · 3 sec

Turn slight right

242 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto CR 635

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Nicholson Road

Turn left onto Road B

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Road B

Turn left onto Road A

241 ft · 15 sec · Road A

Turn left onto Kennedy Drive

347 ft · 16 sec · Kennedy Drive

Continue on Kennedy Drive

205 ft · 11 sec · Kennedy Drive

Turn right

92 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

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 31 miles from Somerset, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 62 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31 miles or 46m 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 11m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Somerset, 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 Somerset, NJ

This is one driving day of about 62 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Somerset, 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 I 295 for about 38.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31 mi from Somerset, NJ · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

31 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Somerset, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Audubon Park, NJ

The final approach into Audubon Park, 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 Audubon Park, 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

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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.28 one way

$20.56 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$11.26	$22.52
premium	$4.93	$12.02	$24.05
diesel	$5.61	$13.69	$27.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.6	$6.51	$2.98
Efficient EV	15.5	$5.43	$2.48
EV Truck/SUV	24.8	$8.68	$3.97

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Somerset, NJ

Evening in Somerset on Tuesday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Audubon Park, NJ

Evening in Audubon Park on Tuesday

Local time

8:56 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 24m 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 Somerset, NJ to Audubon Park, NJ covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, US 1, Black Horse Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31 miles from Somerset, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.28 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 route from Somerset, NJ to Audubon Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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