How far is Berkley, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Berkley, MA to Somerville, MA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berkley and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkley and Somerville.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
49 m · 4 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on Locust Street
558 ft · 13 sec · Locust Street
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Turn slight left onto Porter Street
3118 ft · 1 min · Porter Street
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Continue on Padelford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn left onto Medford Street
101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue
2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkley and Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Berkley and Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berkley to Somerville?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Berkley and 23 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berkley and Sunny near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.25 km).
#1 Berkley
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,900 |
| Coordinates | 41.8459300, -71.0828200 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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