How far is Grafton, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Grafton, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
42.25 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.45 mi
52.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.25 mi
Kilometers
67.99 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-10-15T12:58
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Grafton
21.1 mi
00h 27m
To City of Somerville
21.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Street

    26 m · 10 sec · Worcester Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Worcester Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Worcester Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Worcester Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Worcester Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2110 ft · 57 sec · Grafton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  14. 14

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

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grafton and City of 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 81%
Worcester Street
3.24 mi · 8%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 3%
Central Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Memorial Drive
0.6 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 27m from Grafton
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grafton and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grafton to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Grafton and 21.2 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grafton and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 32.45 mi (52.22 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Street (-71.685504, 42.207067)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.84
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $6.42 $12.84
Mid-grade $4.94 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $5.35 $7.97 $15.95
Diesel $6.33 $9.43 $18.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:58:48.

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.