How far is Bourne, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Bourne, MA to Somerville, MA is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
66.77 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.52 mi
82.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.52 mi
Kilometers
82.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.77 mi
Kilometers
107.45 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bourne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourne
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourne
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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Bourne
30.8 mi
00h 36m
To Somerville
36 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Perry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sandwich Road

    35 m · 9 sec · Sandwich Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 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 Bourne 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 63%
I 93 North
9 mi · 13%
Sandwich Road
4.16 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Washington Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Highland Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 36m from Bourne
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Bourne and 36 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.18 one way or $18.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Somerville is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourne and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 51.52 mi (82.91 km).

Bourne

#1 Bourne

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,743
Coordinates41.7412200, -70.5989200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Perry Avenue (-70.599046, 41.74112)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $9.18
Round trip
$18.36
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.18 $18.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.80 $11.33 $22.65
Diesel $4.49 $10.59 $21.18

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 Bourne and Somerville. The current time is 01:52:59.

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.