How far is Ashland, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Ashland, MA to Somerville, MA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Somerville.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Concord Street
73 m · 12 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
99 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1102 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Myrtle Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Myrtle Street
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Continue on Badger Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Badger Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem End Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem End Road
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Continue on High Street
1388 ft · 42 sec · High Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit right
159 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Concord Street
1999 ft · 42 sec · Concord Street
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Turn slight right onto Cochituate Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cochituate Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
3271 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
13.6 mi · 17 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
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue
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Continue on Bow Street
851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Somerville.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
13.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Ashland and Partly Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Somerville?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Ashland and 16.2 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashland and Partly Sunny near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.05 km).
#1 Ashland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 17,887 |
| Coordinates | 42.2612100, -71.4634000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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