How far is Concord, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Concord, MA to Somerville, MA is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Somerville.
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Start on Monument Square
19 m · 3 sec · Monument Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Lexington Road
1752 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Turnpike
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
116 m · 12 sec · Concord Turnpike
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Turn left onto Mary's Way
86 m · 16 sec · Mary's Way
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Turn left
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
144 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Russell Street
1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Cutter Avenue
617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Somerville.
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.
Concord Turnpike
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.48 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Somerville?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Concord and 7.3 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 13.68 mi (22.02 km).
#1 Concord
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 18,765 |
| Coordinates | 42.4603700, -71.3489500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.89 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
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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