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

The driving distance from Maynard, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
21.08 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.01 mi
28.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.01 mi
Kilometers
28.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.92 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Maynard
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maynard
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maynard
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Maynard
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To City of Somerville
10.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Maynard and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Acton Court

    66 m · 11 sec · Acton Court

  2. 2

    Turn right

    60 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Acton Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Acton Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Waltham Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1799 ft · 41 sec · Harvard Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1044 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Medford Street

    1957 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Medford Street

    2051 ft · 1 min · Medford Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Street

    551 ft · 23 sec · Central Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maynard and City of 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
6.28 mi · 30%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 17%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 16%
Main Street
3.02 mi · 14%
Powder Mill Road
1.34 mi · 6%
Alewife Brook Parkway
0.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

3.51 mi · 00h 05m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 18m from Maynard
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maynard 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 Maynard to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Maynard and 10.5 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.8 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 11.8 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 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 11.1 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maynard and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 18.01 mi (28.98 km).

Maynard

#1 Maynard

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,288
Coordinates42.4334300, -71.4495100
Altitude50
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: Acton Court (-71.449512, 42.433262)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.38
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.19 $6.38
Mid-grade $4.94 $3.65 $7.31
Premium $5.35 $3.96 $7.92
Diesel $6.33 $4.68 $9.36

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 Maynard and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:52:08.

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.