How far is Lewiston, NY from Somerset, NY?

The driving distance from Lewiston, NY to Somerset, NY is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
32.38 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.01 mi
43.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.01 mi
Kilometers
43.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.38 mi
Kilometers
52.11 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Lewiston
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Somerset
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
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
Wilson
NY

Village in Niagara County, New York, United States

From Lewiston
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Somerset
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lewiston Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Friday
Using Niagara Falls as the closest live forecast in the Niagara County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Street

    15 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1511 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge Road

    988 ft · 23 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1446 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Niagara Scenic Parkway

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway

  6. 6

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

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Harbor Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harbor Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunset Street

    840 ft · 14 sec · Sunset Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ontario Street

    2930 ft · 49 sec · Ontario Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Lake Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · East Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Quaker Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lake Road
13.7 mi · 42%
Niagara Scenic Parkway
8.28 mi · 26%
Lake Road
8.24 mi · 25%
Harbor Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Ontario Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Lake Road

Continue on East Lake Road

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilson
00h 23m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Somerset?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Lewiston and 16.2 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilson

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

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

RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

27 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

46 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

48 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

100 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 27.01 mi (43.47 km).

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#1 Lewiston

Village in New York

Population2,572
Coordinates43.1725600, -79.0358800
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population2,539
Coordinates43.3475600, -78.5558600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-79.03588, 43.17256)
End: Somerset (-78.55586, 43.34756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Somerset. The current time is 10:55:53.

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.