The drive from Somerset, NJ to Winslow, NJ covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, NJ 73, NJ 18 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.70 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.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Somerset, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 76.6 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.2 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 24 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 48.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.7 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
8
6.1 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
6.1 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
37.9 mi into trip|~49m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
55.2 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
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 Winslow, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Atlantic City.
Njtp Toll
5.7 mi in|~11m
Njtp South: Trenton
6.1 mi in|~12m
Njtp South: Camden
37.9 mi in|~49m|via NJTP
Wilmington
37.9 mi in|~49m|via NJTP
Camden
54.7 mi in|~1h 9m
Atlantic City
55.2 mi in|~1h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
48.2 mi
55m
NJ 73
19.8 mi
26m
NJ 18
3.1 mi
4m
East Winslow Williamstown Road
0.8 mi
1m
Franklin Boulevard
0.8 mi
2m
George Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Belmar Street
0.4 mi
1m
Hay Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 48.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Winslow, NJ.
1
Start on West Point Avenue
0.1 mi·33 sec·West Point Avenue
2
Turn right onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi·44 sec·Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Belmar Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi·2 min·Franklin Boulevard
5
Continue on Landing Lane
0.3 mi·24 sec·Landing Lane
6
Turn right onto (672)
0.5 mi·41 sec·George Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
8
Merge onto NJ 18
3.1 mi·4 min·NJ 18
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
225 ft·5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
31 mi·36 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi·41 sec·NJ 73
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on NJ 73
5.1 mi·7 min·NJ 73
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 73
1.3 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 73
13 mi·15 min·NJ 73
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 723
0.8 mi·1 min·East Winslow Williamstown Road
21
Continue on CR 723
484 ft·14 sec·Fleming Pike
22
Turn right onto CR 726
0.3 mi·54 sec·Hay Road
23
Turn right onto CR 725
19 ft·0 sec·Hall Street
24
Arrive at destination
CR 725
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 38.3 miles from Somerset, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winslow, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Somerset, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Somerset, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Somerset, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 48.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Somerset, NJ
· 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Somerset, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winslow, NJ
The final approach into Winslow, 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.
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
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 2.6
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...
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 5.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.70 one way
$25.40 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.91
$27.82
premium
$4.93
$14.86
$29.71
diesel
$5.61
$16.91
$33.82
Estimated Tolls: $6.75
New Jersey Turnpike
(48.2 mi)$6.75
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.04
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.70
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Somerset, NJ
Afternoon
in Somerset on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Winslow, NJ
Afternoon
in Winslow on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
38 mi in
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
15 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 39m 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 Winslow, NJ covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 73, NJ 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 38.3 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 $12.70 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 76.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Somerset, NJ and Winslow, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Atlantic City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
