How far is New Hyde Park, NY from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from New Hyde Park, NY to Somerset, NJ is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Road
57.55 mi
01h 28m
Flight
45.08 mi
72.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.08 mi
Kilometers
72.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.55 mi
Kilometers
92.62 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sun, Jul 19, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in New Hyde Park
Sun, Jul 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hyde Park
2026-07-19T09:25
Arrive Somerset
Sun, Jul 19, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hyde Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bayonne
NJ

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From New Hyde Park
28.8 mi
00h 44m
To Somerset
28.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New Hyde Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Overnight
Using Manhasset Hills as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Jul 19 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jul 19 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Hyde Park and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hyde Park and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Lowell Avenue

    34 m · 13 sec · Lowell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakeville Road

    1191 ft · 29 sec · Lakeville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    973 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    68 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broome Street

    1554 ft · 1 min · Broome Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Watts Street

    882 ft · 38 sec · Watts Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    117 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  24. 24

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    7.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    19.8 mi · 24 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  33. 33

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  37. 37

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  39. 39

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hyde Park and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
19.8 mi · 34%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.94 mi · 14%
Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi · 13%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 3%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayonne
00h 44m from New Hyde Park
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Hyde Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hyde Park to Somerset?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Bayonne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from New Hyde Park and 28.8 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Hyde Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Bayonne

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 Bayonne and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

21 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hyde Park and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 45.08 mi (72.55 km).

New Hyde Park

#1 New Hyde Park

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population9,744
Coordinates40.7351000, -73.6879100
Altitude32
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: New Hyde Park (-73.68791, 40.7351)
End: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.10 $18.19
Premium $4.86 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $4.69 $9.53 $19.06

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 · Jul 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hyde Park and Somerset. The current time is 09:25:54.

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.