How far is Freetown, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Freetown, MA to Somerville, MA is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freetown and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown and Somerville.
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Start on the route
83 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road
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Continue on Elm Street
2092 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Mill Street
590 ft · 16 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 32 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn left onto Medford Street
101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue
2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freetown and Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Freetown and Mostly Cloudy near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freetown to Somerville?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Freetown and 25.4 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Freetown and Mostly Cloudy near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Brockton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brockton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freetown and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 43.03 mi (69.25 km).
#1 Freetown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,432 |
| Coordinates | 41.7667700, -71.0328200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.94 | $15.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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