How far is Somerset, NJ from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Elmhurst, NY is about 367.1 miles (590.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Elmhurst.
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Start on Mountainview Road
1197 ft · 35 sec · Mountainview Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
1.4 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the exit slight left
135 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
56 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia
617 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scudder Falls Bridge
1830 ft · 27 sec · Scudder Falls Bridge
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Continue on Delaware Expressway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Langhorne
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
1974 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2880 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
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Continue on Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
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Continue on Highland Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road
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Take the exit slight right
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Crescent Park
2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park
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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Continue on Hickory Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
11.9 mi · 14 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Kiantone Road
5 mi · 7 min · Kiantone Road
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Turn left onto Foote Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Foote Avenue
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Continue on Foote Avenue
1681 ft · 52 sec · Foote Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Fluvanna Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Fluvanna Avenue
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Turn left onto Elmhurst Avenue
572 ft · 26 sec · Elmhurst Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street
11 m · 2 sec · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Elmhurst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 367.1 miles (590.8 km) and usually takes 07h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.4 miles from Somerset and 183.7 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.95 one way or $105.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
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 Spring Garden.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 263.75 mi (424.46 km).
#1 Somerset
Somerset is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2762200, -74.8490500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1181100, -79.2936600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmhurst (-79.29366, 42.11811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $4.09 | $52.95 | $105.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.60 | $119.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $64.20 | $128.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $77.50 | $155.00 |
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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