How far is Elmhurst, NY from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Somerset, NJ is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Somerset.
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Start on Grand Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
1278 ft · 48 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Hoffman Drive
1180 ft · 45 sec · Hoffman Drive
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Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
56 m · 6 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
1293 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
68 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Broome Street
1554 ft · 1 min · Broome Street
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Continue on Watts Street
882 ft · 38 sec · Watts Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
117 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
19.8 mi · 24 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Somerset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
19.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst to Somerset?
The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Elmhurst and 23.3 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elmhurst and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 36.03 mi (57.98 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.39 | $14.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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