How far is Hull, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Hull, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
26.4 mi
00h 53m
Flight
11.63 mi
18.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.63 mi
Kilometers
18.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.48 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:46 PM EDT
Return by in Hull
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hull
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hull
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Hull
13.2 mi
00h 26m
To City of Somerville
13.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hull and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hull and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Vautrinot Avenue

    83 m · 13 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    99 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fitzpatrick Way

    2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Nantasket Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto George Washington Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockland Street

    1543 ft · 28 sec · Rockland Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Summer Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rotary Circle

    61 m · 3 sec · Summer Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Otis Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hull and City of 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 12%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 12%
Nantasket Avenue
2.87 mi · 11%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 9%
I 93 North
1.89 mi · 7%
George Washington Boulevard
1.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.28 mi · 00h 04m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 26m from Hull
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hull 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 Hull to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Hull and 13.2 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hull and Sunny near City of 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 8 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 8 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 11.7 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

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 Hull and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 11.63 mi (18.71 km).

Hull

#1 Hull

Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,484
Coordinates42.3020400, -70.9078200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Vautrinot Avenue (-70.908028, 42.302244)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.01
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.01 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.94 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $5.35 $4.98 $9.95
Diesel $6.33 $5.88 $11.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hull and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:52:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.