How far is Burlington, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Burlington, MA to Somerville, MA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Somerville.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Bacon Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward High Street
46 m · 4 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
2364 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Turn slight right onto Clippership Drive
35 m · 6 sec · Clippership Drive
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1095 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1957 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street
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Turn right onto School Street
940 ft · 46 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
85 m · 14 sec · 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 Burlington 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.
Cambridge Road
Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Burlington 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 Burlington to Somerville?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Burlington and 8.1 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burlington and Partly Sunny near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.23 km).
#1 Burlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,432 |
| Coordinates | 42.5048200, -71.1956100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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