How far is Somerset, NY from Lewiston, NY?

The driving distance from Somerset, NY to Lewiston, NY is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
32.34 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27.01 mi
43.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.01 mi
Kilometers
43.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.04 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Fri, Apr 17, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Lewiston
Fri, Apr 17, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
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
Wilson
NY

Village in Niagara County, New York, United States

From Somerset
16.2 mi
00h 22m
To Lewiston
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
Lewiston Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Friday
Using Niagara Falls as the closest live forecast in the Niagara County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quaker Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Quaker Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ontario Street

    2930 ft · 49 sec · Ontario Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunset Street

    840 ft · 14 sec · Sunset Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Harbor Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harbor Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lake Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · West Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Niagara Scenic Parkway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1127 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Center Street

    1511 ft · 36 sec · Center Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 8th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 8th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Road
13.7 mi · 42%
Niagara Scenic Parkway
8.48 mi · 26%
West Lake Road
8.23 mi · 25%
Harbor Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Ontario Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake Road

Turn right onto Lake Road

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilson
00h 22m from Somerset
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Somerset and 16.2 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 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 $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilson

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

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

RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

27 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

46 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

48 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

100 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 27.01 mi (43.47 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population2,539
Coordinates43.3475600, -78.5558600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewiston

Village in New York

Population2,572
Coordinates43.1725600, -79.0358800
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Quaker Road (-78.555676, 43.347561)
End: North 8th Street (-79.035796, 43.172557)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Lewiston. The current time is 11:01:30.

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.