Origin
Somerset, NJ
Morning in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Milford, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ is 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m via US 202, Frenchtown-Flemington Road, and I-287, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive experience that's manageable for a single day. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick getaway or connecting two points without a major time commitment.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 49% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major roads like US 202 and I-287, interspersed with more local byways such as Frenchtown-Flemington Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 13.7 miles on US 202. As you progress, the scenery will likely shift from more developed areas to potentially more rural settings, offering a varied driving feel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Abbott Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (Abbott Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Indiana Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (John F Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Abbott Road
Turn left onto Abbott Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Indiana Road
At end of road, turn left onto Indiana Road
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
John F Kennedy Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 527 / Easton Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527 / Easton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Somerset, NJ and Milford, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Princeton and Raritan.
Mahwah
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Princeton
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Raritan
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| I 287 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| US 22 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Milford - Frenchtown Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Frenchtown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kingwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Milford, NJ.
1
Start on West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Point Avenue
2
Turn left onto Abbott Road
71 ft
·
4 sec
·
Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Indiana Road
418 ft
·
19 sec
·
Indiana Road
5
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
407 ft
·
23 sec
·
Kingsbridge Road
6
Turn left onto Winston Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
10
Merge onto I 287
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 22
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
13
Continue on US 22
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
15
Merge onto US 202; US 206
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
479 ft
·
7 sec
·
Packer Avenue
17
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Packer Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
360 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parker Avenue
19
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Parker Avenue
20
Continue on NJ 12
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
21
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
399 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
22
Continue on NJ 12
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
23
Continue on NJ 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingwood Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 12
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Race Street
25
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
26
Continue on CR 619
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford - Frenchtown Road
27
Continue on CR 619
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Frenchtown Road
28
Turn left onto Bridge Street
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bridge Street
29
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Somerset, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Somerset, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milford, NJ
The final approach into Milford, 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
$6.60 one way
$13.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
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
Milford, NJ
Morning in Milford on Saturday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
17 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 5m 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 Milford, NJ covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, Frenchtown-Flemington Road, I 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 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 $6.60 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 39.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (Abbott Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Indiana Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (John F Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Somerset, NJ and Milford, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Princeton and Raritan.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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