How far is Somerset, NJ from Chalfont, PA?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Chalfont, PA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.18 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19 mi
30.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19 mi
Kilometers
30.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.18 mi
Kilometers
38.91 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chalfont
Tue, May 26, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Tue, May 26, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-26T13:41
Arrive Chalfont
Tue, May 26, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Buckingham
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Somerset
12.1 mi
00h 21m
To Chalfont
12.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Road

    1197 ft · 38 sec · Mountainview Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Crossing-Pennington Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Washington Crossing-Pennington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Crossing-Pennington Road

    64 m · 7 sec · Washington Crossing-Pennington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Crossing Bridge

    877 ft · 50 sec · Washington Crossing Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on General Washington Memorial Boulevard

    121 m · 15 sec · General Washington Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stoneybrook Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Stoneybrook Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Brownsburg Road East

    44 m · 3 sec · Brownsburg Road East

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Eagle Road

    962 ft · 20 sec · Eagle Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pineville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Pineville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Lane

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pine Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Durham Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US 202 Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · US 202 Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bristol Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Butler Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Butler Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1108 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Chalfont.

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
4.36 mi · 18%
Durham Road
3.99 mi · 17%
Pineville Road
2.82 mi · 12%
US 202 Parkway
2.59 mi · 11%
Stoneybrook Road
2.02 mi · 8%
Bristol Road
1.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

4.86 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckingham
00h 21m from Somerset
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Somerset and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chalfont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Chalfont?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buckingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Somerset and 12.1 miles from Chalfont.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buckingham

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

37 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

37 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Chalfont. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.57 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Somerset

Somerset is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2762200, -74.8490500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Chalfont

#2 Chalfont

Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,318
Coordinates40.2884400, -75.2090600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.84905, 40.27622)
End: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 Jersey · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Chalfont. The current time is 13:41:23.

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.