How far is Edgartown, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Edgartown, MA to Somerville, MA is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.89 mi
02h 49m
Flight
75.3 mi
121.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.3 mi
Kilometers
121.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.89 mi
Kilometers
149.5 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Mon, Apr 13, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Edgartown
Mon, Apr 13, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgartown
2026-04-13T04:54
Arrive Somerville
Mon, Apr 13, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgartown
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Edgartown
46.4 mi
01h 24m
To Somerville
46.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Edgartown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Monday
Using Mashpee as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Water Street

    70 m · 7 sec · South Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Lane

    1137 ft · 52 sec · Davis Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

    107 m · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Beach Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sea View Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Sea View Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue

    528 ft · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

    8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    62 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  16. 16

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

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  28. 28

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

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgartown 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 46%
I 93 North
9 mi · 10%
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.56 mi · 9%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 9%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 24m from Edgartown
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Edgartown and 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 Edgartown to Somerville?

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Edgartown and 46.5 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Edgartown and Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgartown and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 75.3 mi (121.18 km).

Edgartown

#1 Edgartown

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates41.3890100, -70.5133600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgartown (-70.51336, 41.38901)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.76 $25.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.80 $15.74 $31.48
Diesel $4.49 $14.72 $29.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgartown and Somerville. The current time is 04:54:29.

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.