How far is Mansfield, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Mansfield, MA to Somerville, MA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
36.31 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.22 mi
40.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.22 mi
Kilometers
40.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Mansfield
17.8 mi
00h 22m
To Somerville
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

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

    110 m · 11 sec · Oakland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chauncy Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chauncy Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

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

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · 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 Mansfield 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 40%
I 95 North
12.9 mi · 36%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 9%
I 93 North
1.36 mi · 4%
Chauncy Street
0.79 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Continue on Yankee Division Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 22m from Mansfield
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mansfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Mansfield and 18.5 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mansfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.9 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
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 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 8.9 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.59 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population24,539
Coordinates42.0334300, -71.2189400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.218884, 42.033482)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 Mansfield and Somerville. The current time is 23:38:57.

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.