How far is City of Somerville, MA from North Adams, MA?

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to North Adams, MA is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.54 mi
03h 20m
Flight
104.4 mi
168.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.4 mi
Kilometers
168.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.64 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Adams
Thu, Oct 15, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 AM 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 North Adams
Thu, Oct 15, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Athol
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Somerville
63 mi
01h 40m
To North Adams
63.5 mi
01h 40m

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
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    35.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Eagle Street

    40 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
45.2 mi · 36%
MA 2 West
35.8 mi · 28%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 9%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 6%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 5%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athol
01h 40m from City of Somerville
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near North Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from City of Somerville and 63.5 miles from North Adams.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.22 one way or $38.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athol

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

31 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

34 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 104.4 mi (168.02 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
North Adams

#2 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Somerville (-71.10131, 42.39072)
End: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $19.22
Round trip
$38.44
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $19.22 $38.44
Mid-grade $4.94 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $5.35 $23.87 $47.74
Diesel $6.33 $28.22 $56.44

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 North Adams. 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.