Origin
Somerset, NJ
Morning in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
7:41 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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ covers 39.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Abbott Road, Concord Drive, Indiana Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 39.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Abbott Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Road | — | — |
| Concord Drive | — | — |
| Indiana Road | — | — |
| Kingsbridge Road | — | — |
| Winston Drive | — | — |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | — | — |
| Easton Avenue | — | — |
| I 287 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Abbott Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Road
417 ft
·
19 sec
·
Indiana Road
5
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
407 ft
·
24 sec
·
Kingsbridge Road
6
Turn left onto Winston Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Drive
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Avenue
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
10
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 22 West: Clinton
12
Merge slight right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
15
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
19 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
Packer Avenue
17
Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Packer Avenue
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue
361 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parker Avenue
19
Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Parker Avenue
20
Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
22
Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
23
Continue on Kingwood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingwood Avenue
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Race Street
25
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
26
Continue on Milford - Frenchtown Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford - Frenchtown Road
27
Continue on Frenchtown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Frenchtown Road
28
Turn left onto Bridge Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridge Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Somerset, NJ · 32m 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
7:41 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 Abbott Road, Concord Drive, Indiana Road. 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.
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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