How far is Douglas, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Douglas, MA to Somerville, MA is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
54.66 mi
01h 08m
Flight
40.03 mi
64.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.66 mi
Kilometers
87.96 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Douglas
27.3 mi
00h 34m
To Somerville
27.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Douglas and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Common Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Street

    1658 ft · 36 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gilboa Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gilboa Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lackey Dam Road

    1919 ft · 56 sec · Lackey Dam Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    642 ft · 8 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    36.6 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
36.6 mi · 67%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.92 mi · 4%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.82 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Highway
1.03 mi · 2%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

36.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 34m from Douglas
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Douglas and 27.3 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Somerville is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.43 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population9,117
Coordinates42.0542600, -71.7395100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.739529, 42.054212)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.49 $16.97
Premium $4.80 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $4.49 $8.66 $17.32

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 Douglas and Somerville. The current time is 00:24:40.

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.