How far is Carver, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Carver, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
49.58 mi
01h 01m
Flight
39.11 mi
62.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.11 mi
Kilometers
62.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.58 mi
Kilometers
79.79 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Carver
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carver
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carver
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
Norwell
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Carver
24.7 mi
00h 31m
To City of Somerville
24.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Carver Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carver and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carver and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Meadow Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South Meadow Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Federal Furnace Road

    587 ft · 17 sec · Federal Furnace Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seven Hills Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Samoset Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    27.7 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carver and City of 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.7 mi · 56%
I 93 North
10 mi · 20%
South Meadow Road
4.78 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Samoset Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Seven Hills Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

27.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwell
00h 31m from Carver
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carver and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carver to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Norwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Carver and 24.9 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carver and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Norwell

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

31 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carver and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 39.11 mi (62.94 km).

Carver

#1 Carver

Town

Population11,762
Coordinates41.8834400, -70.7625400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.762481, 41.883564)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.08
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $7.54 $15.08
Mid-grade $4.94 $8.64 $17.29
Premium $5.35 $9.37 $18.73
Diesel $6.33 $11.07 $22.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Carver and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:52:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.