How far is Chalfont, PA from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Chalfont, PA to Somerset, NJ is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.17 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19 mi
30.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19 mi
Kilometers
30.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.9 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Tue, May 26, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Chalfont
Tue, May 26, 4:02 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, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chalfont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Buckingham
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Chalfont
12.1 mi
00h 21m
To Somerset
12.1 mi
00h 21m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

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

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

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Durham Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pine Lane

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pine Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Pineville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Pineville Road

  11. 11

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

    962 ft · 19 sec · Eagle Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Brownsburg Road East

    44 m · 3 sec · Brownsburg Road East

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Stoneybrook Road

    959 ft · 19 sec · Stoneybrook Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Stoneybrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Stoneybrook Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto General Washington Memorial Boulevard

    121 m · 13 sec · General Washington Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Crossing Bridge

    877 ft · 50 sec · Washington Crossing Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Crossing-Pennington Road

    115 m · 17 sec · Washington Crossing-Pennington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mountainview Road

    1197 ft · 33 sec · Mountainview Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountainview Road

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
4.36 mi · 18%
Durham Road
4 mi · 17%
Pineville Road
2.82 mi · 12%
East State Street
2.71 mi · 11%
US 202 Parkway
2.62 mi · 11%
Doylestown Bypass
2.11 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Durham Road

Turn right onto Durham Road

4 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckingham
00h 21m from Chalfont
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chalfont and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 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 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buckingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Chalfont and 12.1 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chalfont and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Buckingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckingham, 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 Buckingham.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

37 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

37 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalfont and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.57 km).

Chalfont

#1 Chalfont

Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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

Somerset is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2762200, -74.8490500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)
End: Somerset (-74.84905, 40.27622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 14:37:55.

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.