How far is City of Somerville, MA from South Boston, MA?
The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to South Boston, MA is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and South Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and South Boston.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, South Station
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Albany Street
3018 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany Street, Mass Pike
531 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Albany Street
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Albany Street
938 ft · 39 sec · Albany Street
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Turn left onto Traveler Street
1459 ft · 54 sec · Traveler Street
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Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
1695 ft · 59 sec · Dorchester Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Colony Avenue
59 m · 16 sec · Old Colony Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Dorchester Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Seventh Street
2479 ft · 2 min · West Seventh Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorchester Street
18 m · 7 sec · Dorchester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorchester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville and South Boston.
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
2.72 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Mostly Sunny near South Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to South Boston?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from City of Somerville and 3.3 miles from South Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Somerville and Mostly Sunny near South Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston.
South Station
North Station
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and South Boston. Straight-line distance: 4.76 mi (7.66 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 South Boston
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boston (-71.04949, 42.33343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.35 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
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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