How far is Cambridge, MA from Somerset, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Somerset, MA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
51.13 mi
01h 14m
Flight
41.86 mi
67.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.86 mi
Kilometers
67.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.29 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Cambridge
25.6 mi
00h 37m
To Somerset
25.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

    2427 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Berkley, Dighton

    920 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Padelford Street

    2642 ft · 53 sec · Padelford Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 38 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    2104 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Billy's Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billy's Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Somerset.

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
24.8 mi · 48%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 16%
I 93 South
3.87 mi · 8%
County Street
2.7 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 5%
Cambridge Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

24.8 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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 37m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Somerset?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Cambridge and 25.5 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 41.86 mi (67.36 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Somerset (-71.12866, 41.76955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.91 $15.83
Premium $4.80 $8.64 $17.28
Diesel $4.49 $8.08 $16.16

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 Cambridge and Somerset. The current time is 00:43:26.

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.