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

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Bellingham, MA is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 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
43.23 mi
01h 01m
Flight
28.38 mi
45.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.23 mi
Kilometers
69.58 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-10-15T14:45
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:47 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 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From City of Somerville
21.6 mi
00h 31m
To Bellingham
21.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 2 min · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Medford Street

    134 m · 14 sec · Medford Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham

    1449 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    1250 ft · 43 sec · Hartford Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
24.3 mi · 56%
I 495 South
11.9 mi · 28%
North Main Street
1.94 mi · 4%
Prospect Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Medford Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

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
+14.8 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 31m from City of Somerville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from City of Somerville and 21.7 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 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 $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 28.38 mi (45.68 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Somerville (-71.10131, 42.39072)
End: Bellingham (-71.47451, 42.08676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.19
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $6.59 $13.19
Mid-grade $4.94 $7.56 $15.11
Premium $5.35 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $6.33 $9.68 $19.36

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 City of Somerville and Bellingham. The current time is 14:45:02.

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.