How far is City of Somerville, MA from Rockland, MA?
The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Rockland, MA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and Rockland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and Rockland.
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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 left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 228: Hingham, Rockland
937 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on MA 228: Hingham, Rockland
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Hingham Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hingham Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Webster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
58 m · 6 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Reed Street
30 m · 4 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reed Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville and Rockland.
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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near Rockland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to Rockland?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from City of Somerville and 12.9 miles from Rockland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Somerville and Sunny near Rockland.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
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 Rockland. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 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 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,992 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockland (-70.91616, 42.13066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
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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