How far is Somerset, NY from Niagara Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Somerset, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Niagara Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Niagara Falls.
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Start on Quaker Road
17 m · 3 sec · Quaker Road
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn left onto Hartland Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Orangeport Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orangeport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rochester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Washburn Street
145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
3012 ft · 47 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street
1333 ft · 19 sec · West Genesee Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Saunders Settlement Road
15.2 mi · 19 min · Saunders Settlement Road
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Continue on Witmer Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Witmer Road
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Turn left onto Hyde Park Boulevard
2708 ft · 55 sec · Hyde Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lockport Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockport Street
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Turn slight right onto Cleveland Avenue
871 ft · 23 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
712 ft · 20 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Lockport Street
1154 ft · 52 sec · Lockport Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
83 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2992 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Niagara Falls.
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.
Saunders Settlement Road
Continue on Saunders Settlement Road
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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 Cloudy leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny near Niagara Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Niagara Falls?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Somerset and 19.1 miles from Niagara Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Partly Sunny near Niagara Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
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 Lockport.
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Niagara Falls. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.38 km).
#1 Somerset
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,539 |
| Coordinates | 43.3475600, -78.5558600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-79.056707, 43.094451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.45 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
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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