How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
Fastest route
The route from Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA to Somerville, Massachusetts is approximately 6.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Jamaicaway. The directions include various streets and highways to follow.
Directions
- Head north on Centre St toward Greenview Ave.
- Turn right onto Jamaicaway.
- Keep left to continue on Jamaicaway/Riverway. Continue to follow Riverway.
- Keep left to stay on Riverway. Park Dr turns left and becomes Mountfort St.
- Turn right onto Carlton St. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Commonwealth Ave.
- Turn right onto Boston University Bridge. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Brookline St.
- Take Albany St to Portland St. Turn right onto Waverly St. Take Cardinal Medeiros Ave to Warren St. Slight left onto Portland St. Continue onto Cardinal Medeiros Ave. Take Medford St to MA-28 N in Somerville. Continue straight onto Warren St. Turn left onto Medford St. Turn right to stay on Medford St. Follow MA-28 N and Highland Ave. Use any lane to turn left onto MA-28 N. Turn left onto Medford St. Slight left onto Highland Ave.
Tips & Suggestions
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- 🗺️ Use a GPS or navigation app to follow the route accurately.
- 🚦 Pay attention to traffic signs and signals along the way.
- 🚧 Be aware of any road construction or detours that may affect the route.
- 🕒 Allow extra time for unexpected delays or traffic congestion.
- 📱 Keep emergency contact numbers handy in case of any issues during the journey.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica Plain and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and City of Somerville.
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Start on Orchard Street
95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
51 m · 8 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Arborway
1821 ft · 1 min · Arborway
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Continue on Jamaicaway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Jamaicaway
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Continue on Jamaicaway
666 ft · 23 sec · Jamaicaway
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Continue on Riverway
1.6 km · 3 min · Riverway
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Take the exit slight left toward Beacon Street, Kenmore Square
731 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Park Drive
1514 ft · 48 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on Mountfort Street
744 ft · 25 sec · Mountfort Street
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Turn right onto Carlton Street
704 ft · 25 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
102 m · 16 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Boston University Bridge
1355 ft · 48 sec · Boston University Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Brookline Street
93 m · 14 sec · Brookline Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Street
2222 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street
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Continue on Albany Street
3026 ft · 2 min · Albany Street
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Continue on Portland Street
1823 ft · 1 min · Portland Street
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Continue on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue
2310 ft · 1 min · Cardinal Medeiros Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cambridge Street
14 m · 7 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
652 ft · 35 sec · Warren Street
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Turn left onto Medford Street
1189 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street
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Turn slight right
72 m · 13 sec
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Continue on McGrath Highway
996 ft · 21 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
1450 ft · 30 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn left onto Medford Street
101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Medford Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
551 ft · 23 sec · Central Street
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Turn left 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 Jamaica Plain 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.
Jamaicaway
Continue on Jamaicaway
1.38 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Jamaica Plain and 5.2 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica Plain and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Brookline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 5.67 mi (9.13 km).
#1 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.89 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
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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