New York to Somerset: Road Trip Guide & Distance

29.3 miles 47.2 km · straight line
39 miles actual route 62.7 km · driving distance
1h 1min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is New York from Somerset?

The distance from New York to Somerset is 29.3 miles (47.2 km) as the crow flies. Somerset is located WSW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 39 miles, taking about 1h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Somerset in New Jersey.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New York and Somerset. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New York to Somerset

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 1min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between New York & Somerset

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Somerset
40.50°N, 74.49°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 849 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM