Origin
Somerset, NJ
Evening in Somerset on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
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.
Somerset, NJ
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Gloucester City, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ covers 62.8 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, Jersey Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 62.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.3 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 28 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 39.3 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 27 / Somerset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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.
7
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
7
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.
8
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Exit 26
Take the exit onto Exit 26 toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 130 North: Collingswood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward US 130 North: Collingswood
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 39.3 mi | 45m |
| US 1 | 15.7 mi | 22m |
| Jersey Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Somerset Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| How Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Exit 26 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Klemm Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 39.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Gloucester City, NJ.
1
Start on West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Point Avenue
2
Turn right onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
13 sec
·
Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Arden Street
4
Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
519 ft
·
26 sec
·
Hillcrest Avenue
5
Turn left onto Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Holly Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
7
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
115 ft
·
3 sec
11
Continue on this road
526 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
12
Merge onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
13
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
16
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 295
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto Exit 26
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Exit 26
Exit 26
Toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North-South Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1D
Toward US 130 North: Collingswood
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Klemm Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Klemm Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Francis Street
401 ft
·
19 sec
·
Francis Street
27
Turn right onto East Brown Street
267 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Brown Street
28
Arrive at destination
East Brown Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Somerset, NJ · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Somerset, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gloucester City, NJ
The final approach into Gloucester City, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
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.
Destination
Gloucester City, NJ
Evening in Gloucester City on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
31 mi in
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
13 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
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 Gloucester City, NJ covers 62.8 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, Jersey Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 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 $10.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 27 / Somerset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Somerset, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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