How far is Niagara Falls, NY from Somerset, NY?
The driving distance from Niagara Falls, NY to Somerset, NY is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niagara Falls and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niagara Falls and Somerset.
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Start on Pine Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3264 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lockport Street
1154 ft · 51 sec · Lockport Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
712 ft · 22 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
871 ft · 18 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Lockport Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockport Street
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Turn left onto Hyde Park Boulevard
2708 ft · 57 sec · Hyde Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Witmer Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Witmer Road
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Continue on Saunders Settlement Road
15.2 mi · 19 min · Saunders Settlement Road
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Continue on West Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Genesee Street
1333 ft · 19 sec · West Genesee Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Washburn Street
145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rochester Road
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Turn left onto Orangeport Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Orangeport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Hartland Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn left onto Quaker Road
17 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niagara Falls and Somerset.
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.
Saunders Settlement Road
Continue on Saunders Settlement Road
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls to Somerset?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Niagara Falls and 19.4 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Niagara Falls and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niagara Falls and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.38 km).
#1 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,539 |
| Coordinates | 43.3475600, -78.5558600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-78.55586, 43.34756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.45 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
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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