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

The driving distance from East Sandwich, MA to Somerville, MA is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
62.59 mi
01h 28m
Flight
55.64 mi
89.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.64 mi
Kilometers
89.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.59 mi
Kilometers
100.73 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in East Sandwich
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Sandwich
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Somerville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Sandwich
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From East Sandwich
31.3 mi
00h 44m
To Somerville
31.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 6A

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Route 6A

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    2358 ft · 1 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

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

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sandwich 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 68%
I 93 North
9 mi · 14%
Route 6A
4.23 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Cranberry Highway
0.89 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.46 mi · 1%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 44m from East Sandwich
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Sandwich and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from East Sandwich and 31.3 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Sandwich and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Sandwich and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 55.64 mi (89.54 km).

East Sandwich

#1 East Sandwich

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population3,940
Coordinates41.7417700, -70.4516900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sandwich (-70.45169, 41.74177)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.80 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $4.49 $9.92 $19.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Sandwich and Somerville. The current time is 12:21:24.

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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.