How far is Littleton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Littleton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.04 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.44 mi
37.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.44 mi
Kilometers
37.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.9 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Somerville
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Littleton
13 mi
00h 20m
To Somerville
13 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Littleton and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston

    1201 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    2864 ft · 44 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cutter Avenue

    617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    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 Littleton 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
7.19 mi · 28%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 24%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 13%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 13%
Highland Avenue
1.16 mi · 4%
Taylor Street
1.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

6.26 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 20m from Littleton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littleton and Mostly Cloudy near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Littleton to Somerville?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Littleton and 13 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Littleton and Mostly Cloudy near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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 Concord and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.9 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
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

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 Littleton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.73 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Street (-71.512219, 42.537517)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

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
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.80 $4.42 $8.83
Diesel $4.49 $4.13 $8.26

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Littleton and Somerville. The current time is 20:59:45.

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.