How far is Cambridge, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Somerville, MA is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.9 miles (1.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Somerville.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
740 ft · 36 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1484 ft · 47 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue
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Continue on Bow Street
851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
552 ft · 30 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 Cambridge 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.
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.28 mi · 47 sec
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Cambridge and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Somerville?
The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.8 miles from Cambridge and 0.9 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.9 miles (1.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.23 one way or $0.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cambridge and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Boston
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 Boston.
South Station
North Station
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 0.92 mi (1.48 km).
#1 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.23 | $0.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.26 | $0.53 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.29 | $0.58 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.27 | $0.54 |
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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