Origin
Somerset, NJ
Late night in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Sea Bright, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Sea Bright, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Sea Bright, NJ covers 38.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Abbott Road, Belmar Street, Franklin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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 58m drive with frequent turns across 38.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Sea Bright, NJ is easy. At 58m 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 Sea Bright, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Road | — | — |
| Belmar Street | — | — |
| Franklin Boulevard | — | — |
| Landing Lane | — | — |
| George Street | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
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 Sea Bright, 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
5
Continue on Landing Lane
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Landing Lane
6
Turn right onto George Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
George Street
7
Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 18 South
8
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 1 North: Newark
10
Merge slight left
164 ft
·
3 sec
11
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
14
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
5 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
16
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
17
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
GSP South
19
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
23
Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newman Springs Road
24
Continue on Newman Springs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newman Springs Road
25
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broad Street
26
Turn right onto Pinckney Road
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pinckney Road
27
Continue on Branch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Branch Avenue
28
Turn left onto Rumson Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Rumson Road
29
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Ocean Avenue
30
Turn left onto East Church Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Church Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Somerset, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Somerset, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sea Bright, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sea Bright, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 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 | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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
Sea Bright, NJ
Late night in Sea Bright on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
14 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
58m 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 Sea Bright, NJ covers 38.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Abbott Road, Belmar Street, Franklin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 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 $6.42 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 Sea Bright, NJ is easy. At 58m 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 Sea Bright, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerset, NJ to Sea Bright, 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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