How far is Dalton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
139.42 mi
02h 37m
Flight
105.56 mi
169.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.56 mi
Kilometers
169.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.42 mi
Kilometers
224.38 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Fri, Apr 10, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Sat, Apr 11, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-10T19:05
Arrive Somerville
Fri, Apr 10, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dalton
69.8 mi
01h 18m
To Somerville
69.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stockbridge Avenue

    67 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haworth Street

    119 m · 19 sec · Haworth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dalton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dalton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Merrill Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    133 m · 12 sec · Junction Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Junction Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Junction Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 59 sec · Newell Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Holmes Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 86%
Holmes Road
3.52 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 18m from Dalton
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dalton and Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Dalton and 69.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.14 one way or $38.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dalton and Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 105.56 mi (169.89 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Stockbridge Avenue (-73.166145, 42.474083)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $19.14
Round trip
$38.28
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.14 $38.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.63 $43.27
Premium $4.80 $23.61 $47.22
Diesel $4.49 $22.08 $44.16

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Somerville. The current time is 19:05:05.

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.