Origin
Tenafly, NJ
Evening in Tenafly on Monday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tenafly, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tenafly, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 Western Spur, Teaneck Road, Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.94 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24 miles from Tenafly, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 48 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Teaneck Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Teaneck Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 48 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
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: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
41.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
42.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
42.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
Towns Along This Route
Between Tenafly, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Rutgers University and So Bound Brook.
Njtp South
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
Exit 16W
8.7 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Rutgers University
42.2 mi in
|
~57m
So Bound Brook
45.4 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 32.2 mi | 40m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Riveredge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 32.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on CR 501
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road
2
Turn right onto Jay Street
471 ft
·
22 sec
·
Jay Street
3
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 39
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
7
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
18
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
19
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
22
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
23
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
26
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
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 24 miles from Tenafly, NJ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 48 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tenafly, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tenafly, NJ
This is one driving day of about 48 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tenafly, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 32.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Tenafly, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Tenafly, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
The final approach into Somerset, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Somerset, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.89 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.78
New Jersey Turnpike
(34.1 mi)
$4.78
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
$8
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Somerset, NJ
Evening in Somerset on Monday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
31 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 9m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tenafly, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Teaneck Road, Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Tenafly, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.94 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 48 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tenafly, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Rutgers University and So Bound Brook.
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