How far is Granby, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Granby, MA to Somerville, MA is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
87.11 mi
01h 38m
Flight
72.94 mi
117.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.94 mi
Kilometers
117.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.11 mi
Kilometers
140.19 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Granby
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Granby
43.5 mi
00h 49m
To Somerville
43.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    810 ft · 29 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferry Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ferry Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fuller Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rood Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    755 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granby 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
75.4 mi · 87%
East Street
2.41 mi · 3%
Center Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Rood Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Ferry Hill Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

75.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 49m from Granby
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Granby and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granby to Somerville?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Granby and 43.6 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granby and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granby and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 72.94 mi (117.38 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,262
Coordinates42.2564800, -72.5162000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-72.516591, 42.256587)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 Granby and Somerville. The current time is 08:57:33.

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.