How far is City of Somerville, MA from Scituate, MA?
The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Scituate, MA is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and Scituate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and Scituate.
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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
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
1734 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
3226 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
1070 ft · 21 sec · Webster Street
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cornet Stetson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cornet Stetson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Country Way
89 m · 5 sec · Country Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Country Way
1265 ft · 43 sec · Country Way
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
538 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road
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Turn right onto First Parish Road
2048 ft · 58 sec · First Parish Road
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Keep slight left to continue on First Parish Road
71 m · 7 sec · First Parish Road
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Turn straight onto Front Street
1180 ft · 29 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Allen Place
81 m · 12 sec · Allen Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville and Scituate.
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 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 Clear near Scituate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to Scituate?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from City of Somerville and 17.2 miles from Scituate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Somerville and Clear near Scituate.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Scituate. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.72 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 Scituate
Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 19,047 |
| Coordinates | 42.1959300, -70.7258700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scituate (-70.72587, 42.19593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
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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