How far is Auburn, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Auburn, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
45.7 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.9 mi
64.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.7 mi
Kilometers
73.54 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-30T00:38
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Auburn
22.4 mi
00h 28m
To City of Somerville
23.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    51 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Cutoff

    2397 ft · 35 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    36.6 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and City of 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
36.6 mi · 80%
Washington Street
2.69 mi · 6%
I 90
0.65 mi · 1%
Central Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Memorial Drive
0.6 mi · 1%
South Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

36.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 28m from Auburn
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Auburn and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Auburn and 23.4 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Auburn and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Framingham Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.22 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,701
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.8356300
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.835613, 42.194527)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.53
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.26 $12.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.80 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $4.49 $7.23 $14.45

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and City of Somerville. The current time is 00:38:10.

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.