How far is Grafton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Grafton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 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 48m 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
41.85 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
41.85 mi
Kilometers
67.35 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 Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 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
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
20.9 mi
00h 27m
To Somerville
20.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and 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

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · 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 Grafton 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 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%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 2%
River Street
0.75 mi · 2%
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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 27m from Grafton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Grafton and Slight Chance Light Rain then 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 Grafton to Somerville?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 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 20.9 miles from Grafton and 20.9 miles from 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 9.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Grafton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near 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 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
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Street (-71.685504, 42.207067)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grafton and Somerville. The current time is 21:13:47.

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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.