How far is Hanson, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Somerville, MA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
30.17 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.34 mi
39.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.34 mi
Kilometers
39.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.55 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanson
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Hanson
14.7 mi
00h 22m
To Somerville
15.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly 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 Hanson and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary

    21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston

    2159 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanson 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
9 mi · 30%
Pilgrims Highway
4.15 mi · 14%
Plymouth Street
3.8 mi · 13%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 11%
Whitman Street
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.41 mi · 00h 11m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 22m from Hanson
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hanson 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 Hanson to Somerville?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Hanson and 15.5 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.6 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 9.5 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 24.34 mi (39.17 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
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
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.25
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.12 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $4.80 $5.09 $10.17
Diesel $4.49 $4.76 $9.51

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 Hanson and Somerville. The current time is 01:05:24.

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.