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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.58 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.84 mi
114.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.58 mi
Kilometers
132.9 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in Hampden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampden
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampden
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hampden
38.7 mi
00h 47m
To Somerville
43.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampden Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Wilbraham as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 Hampden and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapin Road

    3 m · 3 sec · Chapin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2455 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Scantic Road

    2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Monson Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lower Hampden Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Lower Hampden Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Ely Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road

  7. 7

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

    22 m · 5 sec · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monument Drive

    45 m · 8 sec · Monument Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1260 ft · 43 sec · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bethany Road

    695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Monson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Palmer Road

    1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Palmer Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1682 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sturbridge Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Charlton Road

    3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampden 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
51.9 mi · 63%
Sturbridge Road
4.03 mi · 5%
Lower Hampden Road
3.13 mi · 4%
Brimfield Road
3 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.82 mi · 3%
Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 47m from Hampden
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampden and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 km).

Hampden

#1 Hampden

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,154
Coordinates42.0639800, -72.4134200
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.413443, 42.064006)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampden and Somerville. The current time is 22:09:06.

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.