How far is Delanco, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Delanco, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.29 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.29 mi
Kilometers
77.71 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Delanco
Fri, Sep 25, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delanco
2026-09-25T13:09
Arrive Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 2:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delanco
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
Trenton
NJ

The capital of New Jersey.

From Delanco
24.1 mi
00h 34m
To Somerset
24.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike

    115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1781 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    71 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mott Avenue

    2243 ft · 45 sec · Mott Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    854 ft · 21 sec · Morris Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    3275 ft · 44 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick

    1918 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street

  24. 24

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

    80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delanco 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
19.9 mi · 41%
Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 32%
Warren Street
1.89 mi · 4%
Burlington Avenue
1.44 mi · 3%
Mount Holly Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Beverly Road
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 34m from Delanco
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Delanco and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Delanco and 24.2 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

1 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

15 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

24 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

38 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delanco and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.45 km).

Delanco

#1 Delanco

Township of New Jersey

Population4,426
Coordinates40.0506700, -74.9535000
Altitude6
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: Delanco (-74.9535, 40.05067)
End: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.95
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.47 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $5.24 $8.91 $17.83
Diesel $6.45 $10.96 $21.92

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 New Jersey · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Delanco and Somerset. The current time is 13:09:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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