Origin
North Tonawanda, NY
Night in North Tonawanda on Thursday
Local time
9:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Tonawanda, NY to Somerset, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Tonawanda, NY
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Somerset, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Tonawanda, NY to Somerset, NY covers 33.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hartland Road, Saunders Settlement Road, Shawnee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Hartland Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 33.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hartland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (NY 104 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (Hartland Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road
Turn right onto NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NY 104 / Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 104 / Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Hartland Road
Turn left onto Hartland Road
Navigation decision point
4
32.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
NY 18 / Lake Road
Turn right onto NY 18 / Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Quaker Road
Turn left onto Quaker Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartland Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Saunders Settlement Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Shawnee Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Orangeport Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Rochester Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Erie Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hartland Road
— 7.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Tonawanda, NY and Somerset, NY.
1
Start on NY 425
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Erie Avenue
2
Continue on NY 425
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Shawnee Road
3
Turn right onto NY 31
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Saunders Settlement Road
4
Continue on NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
5
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Genesee Street
6
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Walnut Street
7
Turn left onto NY 31
474 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washburn Street
8
Turn right onto NY 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
9
Continue on NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
10
Continue on NY 31
235 ft
·
3 sec
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
11
Continue on NY 31
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Rochester Road
12
Turn left onto Orangeport Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Orangeport Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto NY 104
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
14
Turn left onto Hartland Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Hartland Road
15
Turn right onto NY 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Road
16
Turn left onto Quaker Road
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
Quaker Road
17
Arrive at destination
Quaker Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from North Tonawanda, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from North Tonawanda, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Somerset, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Somerset, NY
Night in Somerset on Thursday
Local time
9:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Lockport, NY
17 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Tonawanda, NY to Somerset, NY covers 33.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hartland Road, Saunders Settlement Road, Shawnee Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from North Tonawanda, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (NY 104 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (Hartland Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Tonawanda, NY to Somerset, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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