How far is Dracut, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Somerville, MA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
29.8 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.09 mi
35.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.09 mi
Kilometers
35.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.8 mi
Kilometers
47.96 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Dracut
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dracut
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Dracut
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To Somerville
15 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

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

    1506 ft · 38 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willard Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Willard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lowell Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Lowell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lowell Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Lowell Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1501 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere

    1089 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

    142 m · 15 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

  11. 11

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1629 ft · 42 sec · Harvard Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1044 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Medford Street

    1957 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Medford Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto School Street

    940 ft · 46 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    85 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dracut 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
21.6 mi · 72%
Broadway Road
3.67 mi · 12%
North Lowell Street
1.88 mi · 6%
Medford Street
1.05 mi · 4%
Harvard Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Arlington Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 20m from Dracut
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dracut 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 Dracut to Somerville?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Dracut and 15 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dracut and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 22.09 mi (35.55 km).

Dracut

#1 Dracut

Town of the United States

Population31,423
Coordinates42.6703700, -71.3020100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.302066, 42.670342)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.17
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.08 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.80 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $4.49 $4.71 $9.42

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 Dracut and Somerville. The current time is 22:31:38.

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.