How far is Dudley, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Dudley, MA to Somerville, MA is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
57.79 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.65 mi
78.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.65 mi
Kilometers
78.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.79 mi
Kilometers
93.01 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Dudley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dudley
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dudley
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dudley
28.4 mi
00h 36m
To Somerville
29.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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 Dudley and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    1057 ft · 23 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dudley Oxford Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dudley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road

  4. 4

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sutton Avenue

    2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury

    1701 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Cutoff

    2397 ft · 35 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    36.6 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dudley 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
36.6 mi · 63%
Sutton Avenue
5.67 mi · 10%
Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6%
Washington Street
3.19 mi · 6%
Dudley Road
1.77 mi · 3%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 36m from Dudley
Leave By
4:06 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 Dudley to Somerville?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Dudley and 29.5 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 48.65 mi (78.29 km).

Dudley

#1 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.930146, 42.045117)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.87
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.80 $9.79 $19.58
Diesel $4.49 $9.16 $18.31

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 Dudley and Somerville. The current time is 03:54:45.

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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.