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

The driving distance from Dedham, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.2 mi
00h 36m
Flight
10.81 mi
17.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookline
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Dedham
7 mi
00h 18m
To City of Somerville
18.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    2797 ft · 1 min · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    82 m · 7 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Harris Street

    140 m · 24 sec · Harris Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Washington Street

    136 m · 12 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Providence Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Providence Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Independence Drive

    2415 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Grove Street

    901 ft · 20 sec · Grove Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    77 m · 4 sec · Grove Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Grove Street

    1931 ft · 43 sec · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newton Street

    1731 ft · 37 sec · Newton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clyde Street

    1770 ft · 41 sec · Clyde Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Street

    3260 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Street

    1941 ft · 44 sec · Lee Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    808 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brookline Avenue

    2103 ft · 1 min · Brookline Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Riverway

    3119 ft · 2 min · Riverway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Beacon Street, Kenmore Square

    731 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Park Drive

    1514 ft · 48 sec · Park Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Mountfort Street

    744 ft · 25 sec · Mountfort Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Carlton Street

    704 ft · 25 sec · Carlton Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    102 m · 16 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Boston University Bridge

    1355 ft · 48 sec · Boston University Bridge

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Brookline Street

    93 m · 14 sec · Brookline Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    2222 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Albany Street

    3026 ft · 2 min · Albany Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Portland Street

    1823 ft · 1 min · Portland Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue

    2310 ft · 1 min · Cardinal Medeiros Avenue

  31. 31

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

    14 m · 7 sec · Cambridge Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    652 ft · 35 sec · Warren Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    1189 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 13 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    996 ft · 21 sec · McGrath Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    1450 ft · 30 sec · McGrath Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Medford Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Central Street

    551 ft · 23 sec · Central Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dedham and City of 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
41 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
162.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.78 mi · 11%
Boylston Street
1.24 mi · 5%
Medford Street
1 mi · 4%
Lee Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Providence Highway
0.87 mi · 3%
Riverway
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

2.78 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 18m from Dedham
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dedham and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Dedham and 18.1 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dedham and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 4.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

14 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 km).

Dedham

#1 Dedham

Town in Massachusetts

Population25,345
Coordinates42.2417700, -71.1661600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-71.166282, 42.241707)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.67
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.84 $7.67
Mid-grade $4.94 $4.40 $8.79
Premium $5.35 $4.76 $9.53
Diesel $6.33 $5.63 $11.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dedham and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:52:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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