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

The driving distance from Ludlow, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
80.84 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.06 mi
115.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.06 mi
Kilometers
115.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.84 mi
Kilometers
130.1 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ludlow
40.3 mi
00h 45m
To City of Somerville
40.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Ludlow and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    87 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    740 ft · 40 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

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

    622 ft · 30 sec · Howard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sewall Street

    1605 ft · 46 sec · Sewall Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street

    1617 ft · 50 sec · Center Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow and City of 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
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
75.4 mi · 93%
Center Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Central Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Memorial Drive
0.6 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.5 mi · 1%
Sewall Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

75.4 mi · 01h 28m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 45m from Ludlow
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ludlow 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 Ludlow to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Ludlow and 40.5 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ludlow and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 72.06 mi (115.97 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population21,101
Coordinates42.1600900, -72.4759200
Altitude76
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: (-72.475924, 42.16009)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.94 $14.08 $28.15
Premium $5.35 $15.25 $30.51
Diesel $6.33 $18.03 $36.06

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 Ludlow and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:52:39.

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.