How far is Hampden, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Hampden, MA to Somerville, MA is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampden and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden and Somerville.
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Start on Chapin Road
3 m · 3 sec · Chapin Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2455 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Scantic Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road
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Turn left onto South Monson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road
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Continue on Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Lower Hampden Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ely Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
22 m · 5 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Monument Drive
45 m · 8 sec · Monument Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1260 ft · 43 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Bethany Road
695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road
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Continue on Main Palmer Road
1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road
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Turn slight right onto Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Main Street
1682 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Charlton Road
3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue
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Continue on Bow Street
851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
552 ft · 32 sec · 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 Hampden 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.9 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampden 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 Hampden to Somerville?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Hampden and 43.9 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hampden and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
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 Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampden and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 km).
#1 Hampden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.4134200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
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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