How far is Avon, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Avon, MA to Somerville, MA is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.49 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18 mi
28.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.59 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sat, Apr 11, 1:11 PM EDT
Return by in Avon
Sat, Apr 11, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-11T12:34
Arrive Somerville
Sat, Apr 11, 1:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Avon
10.7 mi
00h 18m
To Somerville
10.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pond Street

    2968 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Granite Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Granite Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston, Cape Cod

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 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 Avon and Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
8.71 mi · 41%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 15%
North Street
2.24 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.2 mi · 10%
Granite Street
1.75 mi · 8%
I 93 North
0.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

8.71 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 18m from Avon
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Avon and Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Avon and 10.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Avon and Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.5 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 6.4 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 12.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 18 mi (28.97 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,557
Coordinates42.1306600, -71.0411600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon (-71.04116, 42.13066)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.69
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.35 $6.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.78 $7.56
Premium $4.80 $4.13 $8.25
Diesel $4.49 $3.86 $7.72

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Somerville. The current time is 12:34:03.

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.