Origin
Somerset, NJ
Morning in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Riverton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Riverton, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Riverton, NJ covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Abbott Road, Arden Street, Hillcrest Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 16m drive with frequent turns across 52.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 Riverton, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Riverton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Road | — | — |
| Arden Street | — | — |
| Hillcrest Avenue | — | — |
| Holly Street | — | — |
| Franklin Boulevard | — | — |
| Somerset Street | — | — |
| How Lane | — | — |
| Jersey Avenue | — | — |
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 Riverton, 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
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
Hillcrest Avenue
5
Turn left onto Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Holly Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Somerset Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
8
Turn left onto How Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
9
Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
10
Take the ramp left
115 ft
·
3 sec
11
Continue straight
525 ft
·
15 sec
12
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
13
Continue straight
14 mi
·
19 min
14
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 South: Camden
16
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sloan Avenue
18
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
20
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 North: Burlington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CR 541 North: Burlington
22
Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Holly Road
23
Continue on High Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
24
Turn left onto Burlington Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlington Pike
25
Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Burlington Pike
26
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Washington Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto Beverly Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
28
Continue on Warren Street East
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street East
29
Continue on Burlington Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Burlington Avenue
30
Continue on Pavilion Avenue
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pavilion Avenue
31
Turn right
144 ft
·
5 sec
32
Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lafayette Street
33
Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Mihiel Drive
34
Continue on Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
35
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
36
Turn right onto 4th Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Somerset, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Somerset, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverton, NJ
The final approach into Riverton, 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
$8.77 one way
$17.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Riverton, NJ
Morning in Riverton on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
26 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 16m 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 Riverton, NJ covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Abbott Road, Arden Street, Hillcrest Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 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 $8.77 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 Riverton, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Riverton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerset, NJ to Riverton, 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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