How far is Bellingham, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, MA to Somerville, MA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
42.63 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.28 mi
45.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.28 mi
Kilometers
45.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.6 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 Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 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
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
21.9 mi
00h 27m
To Somerville
20.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Bellingham and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and 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

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 45%
Hartford Avenue
14 mi · 33%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 8%
North Main Street
1.94 mi · 5%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Worcester Road
0.79 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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 27m from Bellingham
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bellingham 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 Bellingham to Somerville?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 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 21.9 miles from Bellingham and 20.8 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:42 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 Light Rain around Bellingham and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near 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 Somerville. Straight-line distance: 28.28 mi (45.52 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.474491, 42.086766)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 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
5.69 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.67
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Bellingham and Somerville. The current time is 21:18:47.

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.