How far is Mendon, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Mendon, MA to Somerville, MA is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
40.81 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.26 mi
48.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.26 mi
Kilometers
48.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.81 mi
Kilometers
65.67 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:09 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Mendon
20.9 mi
00h 29m
To Somerville
19.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Mendon and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 47%
I 495 North
8.84 mi · 22%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.75 mi · 4%
Cedar Street
1.41 mi · 3%
Mendon Street
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 29m from Mendon
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon 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 Mendon to Somerville?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Mendon and 19.9 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 30.26 mi (48.7 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,233
Coordinates42.1056500, -71.5522900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.552247, 42.10548)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.80 $6.91 $13.82
Diesel $4.49 $6.46 $12.93

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and Somerville. The current time is 19:11:28.

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.