How far is Holliston, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Holliston, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holliston and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston and City of Somerville.
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Start on Winthrop Street
9 m · 8 sec · Winthrop Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
52 m · 10 sec · Central Street
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
1179 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Woodland Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodland Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Eliot Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street
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Continue on Washington Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East: Boston
1444 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.1 mi · 7 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
533 ft · 19 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Plympton Street
1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Peabody Street
113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street
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Turn left onto Irving Street
103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street
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Continue on Scott Street
876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street
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Continue on Park Street
1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Street
3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holliston and City of Somerville.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.13 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Holliston and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holliston to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Wellesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Holliston and 15.6 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holliston and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Wellesley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellesley.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holliston and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 21.13 mi (34 km).
#1 Holliston
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.2001000, -71.4245000 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
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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