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

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Worcester, MA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.94 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.94 mi
Kilometers
81.98 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 30, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-04-30T00:43
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 30, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From City of Somerville
21.6 mi
00h 30m
To Worcester
29.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pembroke Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennyson Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Tennyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    1 km · 2 min · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Medford Street

    134 m · 14 sec · Medford Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 67%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Prospect Street
1.13 mi · 2%
Medford Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 30m from City of Somerville
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from City of Somerville and 29.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.36 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.91 $15.83
Premium $4.80 $8.64 $17.28
Diesel $4.49 $8.08 $16.16

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Somerville and Worcester. The current time is 00:43:00.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.