How far is Clinton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Clinton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.36 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.83 mi
48.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.36 mi
Kilometers
60.12 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
West Concord
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Clinton
16.8 mi
00h 27m
To Somerville
20.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1377 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bolton Road

    1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Great Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Waltham Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Cutter Avenue

    617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.21 mi · 19%
Concord Turnpike
6.28 mi · 17%
Great Road
4.55 mi · 12%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 9%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 9%
Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.94 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Great Road

Continue on Great Road

4.55 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Concord
00h 27m from Clinton
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Somerville?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

West Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Clinton and 20.6 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near West Concord

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

20 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

29 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48.01 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-71.682751, 42.417002)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.27
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.13 $10.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.80 $11.61
Premium $4.80 $6.33 $12.67
Diesel $4.49 $5.92 $11.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Somerville. The current time is 02:23:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.