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

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Middleton, MA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.16 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.77 mi
23.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.77 mi
Kilometers
23.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middleton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-10-15T15:46
Arrive Middleton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wakefield
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From City of Somerville
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Middleton
9.1 mi
00h 15m

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
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1214 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenue

    764 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on City Hall Mall

    525 ft · 18 sec · City Hall Mall

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Salem Street

    558 ft · 10 sec · Salem Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Street Circle

    776 ft · 13 sec · Fountain Street Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Fountain Street Connector

    56 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street Connector

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    875 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody

    2762 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon Street, Wakefield

    1205 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Street

    3002 ft · 1 min · Boston Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boston Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    876 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
5.6 mi · 31%
Main Street
4.99 mi · 27%
Yankee Division Highway
3.09 mi · 17%
Boston Street
2.33 mi · 13%
Medford Street
0.81 mi · 4%
I 95 North
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

5.44 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 15m from City of Somerville
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near Middleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from City of Somerville and 9.1 miles from Middleton.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

6 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 14.77 mi (23.77 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Middleton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,107
Coordinates42.5950900, -71.0161600
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Somerville (-71.10131, 42.39072)
End: Middleton (-71.01616, 42.59509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.94 $3.16 $6.32
Premium $5.35 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $6.33 $4.05 $8.10

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 Middleton. The current time is 15:46:45.

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.