How far is Attleboro, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Attleboro, MA to Somerville, MA is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.52 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.06 mi
51.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.06 mi
Kilometers
51.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.52 mi
Kilometers
68.43 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Attleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attleboro
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attleboro
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
Norwood
MA

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Attleboro
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Somerville
21.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Attleboro and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Attleboro and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    105 m · 12 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attleboro and Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
18.8 mi · 44%
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 35%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1.84 mi · 4%
I 93 North
1.36 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
00h 25m from Attleboro
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Attleboro and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Attleboro to Somerville?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Attleboro and 21.6 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Attleboro and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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 Norwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

20 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attleboro and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 32.06 mi (51.6 km).

Attleboro

#1 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.284991, 41.944584)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.67
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.84 $11.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.80 $7.20 $14.40
Diesel $4.49 $6.73 $13.46

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 Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Attleboro and Somerville. The current time is 22:50:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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