How far is Amherst Center, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Amherst Center, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst Center and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst Center and City of Somerville.
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Start on Boltwood Avenue
789 ft · 40 sec · Boltwood Avenue
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Turn left onto College Street
1.5 km · 2 min · College Street
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Continue on Belchertown Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
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Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
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Continue on Federal Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Federal Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Palmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Sykes Street
735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
94 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
533 ft · 19 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Plympton Street
1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Peabody Street
113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street
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Turn left onto Irving Street
103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street
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Continue on Scott Street
876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street
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Continue on Park Street
1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Street
3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst Center and City of Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 01h 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst Center to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Amherst Center and 41.9 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Amherst Center and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst Center and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 72.37 mi (116.47 km).
#1 Amherst Center
Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
| Population | 19,065 |
| Coordinates | 42.3753700, -72.5192500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $3.89 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.88 | $29.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
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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