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

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Barnstable, MA is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
74.03 mi
01h 42m
Flight
63 mi
101.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63 mi
Kilometers
101.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.03 mi
Kilometers
119.14 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnstable
Thu, Apr 30, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-04-29T23:31
Arrive Barnstable
Thu, Apr 30, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Somerville
37 mi
00h 51m
To Barnstable
37 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
Barnstable Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pembroke Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennyson Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Tennyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    1618 ft · 54 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    1684 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    2101 ft · 55 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    96 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

    1011 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    544 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Iyannough Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Phinneys Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 57 sec · Hyannis Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bow Lane

    56 m · 8 sec · Bow Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bow Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville and Barnstable.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 42%
I 93 South
13 mi · 18%
Mid Cape Highway
12.8 mi · 17%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 16%
Iyannough Road
1.3 mi · 2%
Phinneys Lane
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 51m from City of Somerville
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Chance Rain Showers near Barnstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from City of Somerville and 37 miles from Barnstable.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Somerville and Chance Rain Showers near Barnstable.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Barnstable. Straight-line distance: 63 mi (101.39 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Barnstable

#2 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Somerville (-71.10131, 42.39072)
End: Barnstable (-70.29947, 41.70011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.31
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.15 $20.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.48 $22.95
Premium $4.80 $12.53 $25.05
Diesel $4.49 $11.71 $23.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Somerville and Barnstable. The current time is 23:31:28.

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.