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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.32 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.44 mi
60.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.44 mi
Kilometers
60.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.32 mi
Kilometers
72.94 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Berkley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkley
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Somerville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkley
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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Berkley
22.3 mi
00h 26m
To Somerville
23 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

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

    131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Locust Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Locust Street

    558 ft · 13 sec · Locust Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Porter Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · Porter Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Padelford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkley 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 55%
I 93 North
12.6 mi · 28%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
Padelford Street
0.79 mi · 2%
Porter Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 26m from Berkley
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Berkley and 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 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 $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Berkley and Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avon, 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 Avon.

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkley and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.25 km).

Berkley

#1 Berkley

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,900
Coordinates41.8459300, -71.0828200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.082809, 41.845777)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.45
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.22 $12.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.80 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $4.49 $7.18 $14.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkley and Somerville. The current time is 23:01:49.

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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.