How far is Somerset, NJ from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Pennsauken, NJ is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
29.8 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.71 mi
39.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.8 mi
Kilometers
47.96 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Mon, Jul 13, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Mon, Jul 13, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-07-13T11:01
Arrive Pennsauken
Mon, Jul 13, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Edgewater Park
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Somerset
14.9 mi
00h 22m
To Pennsauken
14.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Road

    1197 ft · 35 sec · Mountainview Road

  2. 2

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    135 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia

    56 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 295 Toll West: Philadelphia

    617 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Scudder Falls Bridge

    1830 ft · 27 sec · Scudder Falls Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    20.9 mi · 29 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cottman Avenue, Tacony Palmyra Bridge, Rhawn Street

    1367 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bleigh Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · Bleigh Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Milnor Street

    1 km · 1 min · Milnor Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto New State Road

    552 ft · 15 sec · New State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    142 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, NJ 73 South

    79 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tacony–Palmyra Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tacony–Palmyra Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hylton Road, U and Right Turns

    550 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Hylton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hylton Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
20.9 mi · 70%
Hylton Road
3.28 mi · 11%
Palmyra Bridge Boulevard
1.06 mi · 4%
River Road
0.97 mi · 3%
Tacony–Palmyra Bridge
0.89 mi · 3%
State Road
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Continue on Delaware Expressway

20.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewater Park
00h 22m from Somerset
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Edgewater Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Somerset and 14.9 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Pennsauken.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewater Park

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 Edgewater Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater Park.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

20 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.77 km).

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#1 Somerset

Somerset is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2762200, -74.8490500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Pennsauken

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.84905, 40.27622)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $5.98 $6.28 $12.56

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 · Jul 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Pennsauken. The current time is 11:01:50.

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.