How far is Hudson, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Somerville, MA is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.59 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.82 mi
38.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.59 mi
Kilometers
57.27 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Concord
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hudson
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Somerville
21.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Hudson and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wilkins Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gleasondale Road

    3254 ft · 1 min · Gleasondale Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Gleasondale Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Gleasondale Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Great Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Waltham Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cutter Avenue

    617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
6.28 mi · 18%
Main Street
5.23 mi · 15%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 10%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 10%
Gleasondale Road
3 mi · 8%
Great Road
1.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

3.51 mi · 00h 05m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 25m from Hudson
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Somerville?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Hudson and 21.4 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

18 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.33 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.566114, 42.391666)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.50 $10.99
Premium $4.80 $6.00 $12.00
Diesel $4.49 $5.61 $11.22

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 Hudson and Somerville. The current time is 01:58:32.

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.