How far is Boxborough, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Boxborough, MA to Somerville, MA is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boxborough and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boxborough and Somerville.
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Start on the route
44 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Hill Road
115 m · 14 sec · Hill Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
144 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Russell Street
1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Cutter Avenue
617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left
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 Boxborough and Somerville.
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.
Concord Turnpike
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.72 mi · 00h 05m
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 Boxborough and Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boxborough to Somerville?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Boxborough and 12.4 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boxborough and Sunny near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boxborough and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).
#1 Boxborough
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 5,752 |
| Coordinates | 42.4908400, -71.5285100 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| 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: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.89 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
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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