How far is Philadelphia, PA from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Somerset, NJ is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Somerset.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton
1885 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
1526 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway
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Continue on Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
1918 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Holly Street
73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Arden Street
2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
80 m · 17 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 Philadelphia 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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17.8 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Philadelphia to Somerset?
The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 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?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Philadelphia and 29.3 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 51.85 mi (83.44 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.46 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
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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