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

The driving distance from Bellingham, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.02 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.38 mi
45.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.02 mi
Kilometers
69.24 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bellingham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-10-15T12:55
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
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 Bellingham
22 mi
00h 27m
To City of Somerville
21.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hartford Avenue

    2459 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  17. 17

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

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  22. 22

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

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and City of 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 44%
Hartford Avenue
14 mi · 33%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1.94 mi · 5%
Worcester Road
0.79 mi · 2%
I 90 East
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 27m from Bellingham
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellingham and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 miles from Bellingham and 21.1 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellingham and Sunny 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 Bellingham and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 28.38 mi (45.68 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
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: North Main Street (-71.474491, 42.086766)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.94 $7.51 $15.01
Premium $5.35 $8.14 $16.27
Diesel $6.33 $9.62 $19.23

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:55:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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