How far is Chalfont, PA from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Chalfont, PA to Somerset, NJ is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.5 mi
01h 21m
Flight
40.58 mi
65.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.5 mi
Kilometers
74.84 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Tue, May 26, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Chalfont
Tue, May 26, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalfont
2026-05-26T14:37
Arrive Somerset
Tue, May 26, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chalfont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flemington
NJ

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

From Chalfont
23.2 mi
00h 40m
To Somerset
23.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chalfont and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chalfont and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    47 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1108 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Butler Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Butler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bristol Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 202 Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · US 202 Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Doylestown Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East State Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto York Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · York Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lower York Road

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Lower York Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Old York Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Old York Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Amwell Road

    12.2 mi · 21 min · Amwell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Millstone Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Amwell Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    123 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Amwell Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Girard Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    569 ft · 27 sec · Clinton Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Point Avenue

    132 m · 19 sec · West Point Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalfont and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amwell Road
16.3 mi · 35%
Lower York Road
12.2 mi · 26%
Old York Road
3.45 mi · 7%
East State Street
2.92 mi · 6%
US 202 Parkway
2.62 mi · 6%
Doylestown Bypass
2.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lower York Road

Continue on Lower York Road

12.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flemington
00h 40m from Chalfont
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chalfont and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chalfont to Somerset?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Chalfont and 23.3 miles from Somerset.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chalfont and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Flemington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flemington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flemington.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

34 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalfont and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.31 km).

Chalfont

#1 Chalfont

Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,318
Coordinates40.2884400, -75.2090600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)
End: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Chalfont and Somerset. The current time is 14:37:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.