How far is Somerset, NJ from Delanco, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Delanco, NJ is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
48.27 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.69 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delanco
Fri, Sep 25, 3:08 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-09-25T13:58
Arrive Delanco
Fri, Sep 25, 3:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Trenton
NJ

The capital of New Jersey.

From Somerset
24.1 mi
00h 34m
To Delanco
24.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    80 m · 13 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arden Street

    757 ft · 35 sec · Arden Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue

    158 m · 27 sec · Hillcrest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1608 ft · 1 min · Holly Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto How Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jersey Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    526 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 North: Burlington

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2546 ft · 1 min · Burlington Pike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike

    581 ft · 13 sec · Burlington Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1914 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Warren Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street East

  29. 29

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
17.9 mi · 37%
Jersey Avenue
17.3 mi · 36%
I 295 South
2.17 mi · 5%
Warren Street East
1.89 mi · 4%
Burlington Avenue
1.44 mi · 3%
Beverly Road
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 34m from Somerset
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delanco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Somerset and 24.2 miles from Delanco.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delanco.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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 Trenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 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 3.2 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 3.2 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

1 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

15 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

24 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

38 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Delanco. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.45 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
Delanco

#2 Delanco

Township of New Jersey

Population4,426
Coordinates40.0506700, -74.9535000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Delanco (-74.9535, 40.05067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.95
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.47 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $5.24 $8.91 $17.83
Diesel $6.45 $10.96 $21.92

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Delanco. The current time is 13:58:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.