How far is Hamilton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Hamilton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.61 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.58 mi
34.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.58 mi
Kilometers
34.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.65 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T05:37
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Peabody
MA

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Hamilton
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To Somerville
16.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
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 Hamilton and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moulton Street

    39 m · 14 sec · Moulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Enon Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston

    941 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Newbury Street

    2169 ft · 37 sec · Newbury Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Street, Malden

    83 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Salem Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight

    94 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Fellsway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway

  27. 27

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    2924 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    78 m · 9 sec · Medford Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
6.58 mi · 22%
Broadway
5.29 mi · 18%
Bay Road
2.62 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.76 mi · 6%
Lynn Street
1.68 mi · 6%
Bennett Highway
1.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

6.58 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Peabody
00h 21m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Somerville?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Hamilton and 16.3 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Peabody

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Peabody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 21.58 mi (34.73 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,070
Coordinates42.6362100, -70.8431000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Moulton Street (-70.843109, 42.636202)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.57 $9.15
Premium $4.80 $4.99 $9.98
Diesel $4.49 $4.67 $9.34

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 Hamilton and Somerville. The current time is 05:37:19.

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.