How far is City of Somerville, MA from Franklin, MA?
The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Franklin, MA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and Franklin.
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Start on Pembroke Street
27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street
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Turn left onto Tennyson Street
137 m · 24 sec · Tennyson Street
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Turn right onto Medford Street
1618 ft · 54 sec · Medford Street
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Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
1684 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto McGrath Highway
2101 ft · 55 sec · McGrath Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
63 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
96 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
2385 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1633 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
1382 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto General Edwards Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · General Edwards Highway
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Continue on Boston Providence Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Providence Highway
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Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
792 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
1590 ft · 35 sec · East Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on East Central Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Central Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
142 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
78 m · 12 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 City of Somerville and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to Franklin?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from City of Somerville and 20.1 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 $6.12 one way or $12.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Somerville and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 26.06 mi (41.94 km).
#1 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 34,711 |
| Coordinates | 42.0834300, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-71.39673, 42.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
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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