How far is East Falmouth, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from East Falmouth, MA to Somerville, MA is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
75.38 mi
01h 48m
Flight
62.43 mi
100.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.43 mi
Kilometers
100.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.38 mi
Kilometers
121.31 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Tue, May 26, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in East Falmouth
Tue, May 26, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Falmouth
2026-05-25T23:00
Arrive Somerville
Tue, May 26, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Falmouth
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From East Falmouth
37.7 mi
00h 54m
To Somerville
37.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Memorial Day
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Falmouth and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Falmouth Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John Parker Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · John Parker Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sandwich Road

    83 m · 11 sec · Sandwich Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nathan Ellis Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Nathan Ellis Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston

    1882 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · 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 East Falmouth 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
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 56%
I 93 North
9 mi · 12%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 5%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Nathan Ellis Highway
3.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 54m from East Falmouth
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Falmouth and Areas Of Fog near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Falmouth to Somerville?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from East Falmouth and 37.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Falmouth and Areas Of Fog near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Falmouth and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 62.43 mi (100.47 km).

East Falmouth

#1 East Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,038
Coordinates41.5784400, -70.5586400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: East Falmouth (-70.55864, 41.57844)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.69
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.35 $20.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.80 $12.77 $25.53
Diesel $4.49 $11.94 $23.88

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Falmouth and Somerville. The current time is 23:00:19.

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.