How far is Brewster, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Brewster, MA to Somerville, MA is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
88.49 mi
01h 37m
Flight
67.81 mi
109.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.81 mi
Kilometers
109.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.49 mi
Kilometers
142.41 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brewster
42.8 mi
00h 48m
To Somerville
45.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brewster Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Brewster and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harwich Road

    91 m · 13 sec · Harwich Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Stony Brook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stony Brook Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Satucket Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Satucket Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Airline Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East West Dennis Road

    2448 ft · 54 sec · East West Dennis Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    2166 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    22.3 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

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

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · 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 Brewster 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 48%
Mid Cape Highway
22.3 mi · 25%
I 93 North
9 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Satucket Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Airline Road
1.62 mi · 2%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 48m from Brewster
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms leaving Brewster and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Brewster and 45.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Brewster and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 67.81 mi (109.13 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,772
Coordinates41.7601100, -70.0828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Harwich Road (-70.082818, 41.76011)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.14 $24.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.72 $27.44
Premium $4.80 $14.97 $29.95
Diesel $4.49 $14.00 $28.01

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 Brewster and Somerville. The current time is 03:10:35.

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.