How far is Medway, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Medway, MA to Somerville, MA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
42.33 mi
00h 56m
Flight
22.79 mi
36.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.33 mi
Kilometers
68.12 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T11:18
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Medway
13.7 mi
00h 28m
To Somerville
28.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 31 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    37 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Norfolk Road

    126 m · 7 sec · Norfolk Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Village Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1899 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Harding Street

    87 m · 6 sec · Harding Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harding Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Harding Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Centre Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Noyes Street

    91 m · 17 sec · Noyes Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    996 ft · 22 sec · Chapel Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Centre Street

    19 m · 4 sec · Centre Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Centre Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint James Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  32. 32

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway 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
40 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centre Street
6.61 mi · 16%
Village Street
4.06 mi · 10%
Massachusetts Turnpike
2.49 mi · 6%
Highland Avenue
2.21 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
2.06 mi · 5%
North Street
1.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Village Street

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

2.67 mi · 00h 05m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 28m from Medway
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Patchy Fog near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Medway and 28.6 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 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 11.4 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 9.8 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 7.4 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 Needham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.59
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.80 $11.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.80 $7.15 $14.30
Diesel $4.49 $6.69 $13.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and Somerville. The current time is 11:18:44.

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.