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

The estimated driving distance from East Falmouth, MA to Somerville, MA is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.04 mi
01h 37m · estimated
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

Estimated road route
78.04 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
125.59 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Fri, Apr 10, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in East Falmouth
Fri, Apr 10, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Falmouth
2026-04-10T18:51
Arrive Somerville
Fri, Apr 10, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Halifax
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From East Falmouth
31.2 mi
00h 48m
To Somerville
46.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Friday
Using North Falmouth as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halifax
00h 48m from East Falmouth
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving East Falmouth and Sunny 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 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Halifax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from East Falmouth and 46.9 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 15.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.70 one way or $21.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around East Falmouth and Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Halifax

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

34 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

43 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

45 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: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $10.70
Round trip
$21.40
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.70 $21.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.80 $13.20 $26.39
Diesel $4.49 $12.34 $24.68

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between East Falmouth and Somerville. The current time is 18:51:06.

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.