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

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Hudson, MA is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
29.29 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.72 mi
38.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.29 mi
Kilometers
47.13 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-10-15T17:54
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Concord
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Somerville
14.6 mi
00h 26m
To Hudson
14.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pembroke Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennyson Street

    137 m · 21 sec · Tennyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    2321 ft · 1 min · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Medford Street

    1957 ft · 39 sec · Medford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1044 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harvard Street

    1799 ft · 38 sec · Harvard Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Warner Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square

    39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.6 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Powder Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Powder Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 11 sec · Waltham Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Summer Street

    810 ft · 22 sec · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nason Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Nason Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Great Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gleasondale Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Gleasondale Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Wilkins Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
7.04 mi · 24%
Main Street
5.21 mi · 18%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 11%
Gleasondale Road
3 mi · 10%
Concord Highway
2.88 mi · 10%
Great Road
1.99 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

4.07 mi · 00h 06m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 26m from City of Somerville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from City of Somerville and 14.7 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

18 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.18 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Somerville (-71.10131, 42.39072)
End: Hudson (-71.56618, 42.39176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.88
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.44 $8.88
Mid-grade $4.94 $5.09 $10.17
Premium $5.35 $5.51 $11.03
Diesel $6.33 $6.52 $13.03

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 Hudson. The current time is 17:54:07.

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.