How far is Somerset, NJ from Chalfont, PA?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Chalfont, PA is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.48 mi
01h 21m
Flight
40.58 mi
65.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.48 mi
Kilometers
74.81 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chalfont
Tue, May 26, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Tue, May 26, 4:23 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, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Flemington
NJ

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
23.2 mi
00h 40m
To Chalfont
23.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 West Point Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    569 ft · 26 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Girard Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Amwell Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road

  6. 6

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Millstone Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Amwell Road

    12.2 mi · 21 min · Amwell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old York Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Old York Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on York Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · York Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US 202 Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · US 202 Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bristol Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Road

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 1 min · East Butler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1108 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amwell Road
16.4 mi · 35%
Old York Road
3.45 mi · 7%
US 202 Parkway
2.59 mi · 6%
York Road
1.73 mi · 4%
Hamilton Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Bristol Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

12.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flemington
00h 40m from Somerset
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy 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 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Somerset and 23.3 miles from Chalfont.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chalfont.

Stop Ideas Near Flemington

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

34 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Chalfont. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.31 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Chalfont

#2 Chalfont

Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,318
Coordinates40.2884400, -75.2090600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 13:41:01.

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.