How far is Lee, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Lee, MA to Somerville, MA is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
124.09 mi
02h 04m
Flight
109.87 mi
176.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.87 mi
Kilometers
176.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.09 mi
Kilometers
199.71 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lee
62 mi
01h 02m
To Somerville
62.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Lee and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee and Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 96%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 1%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.5 mi
Prescott Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
01h 02m from Lee
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lee 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 Lee to Somerville?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Lee and 62.1 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 109.87 mi (176.82 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.248105, 42.304246)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.26 $38.52
Premium $4.80 $21.02 $42.04
Diesel $4.49 $19.66 $39.31

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 Lee and Somerville. The current time is 00:05:36.

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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.