How far is Middleton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Middleton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.85 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.95 mi
24.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.95 mi
Kilometers
24.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.34 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Middleton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

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
Saugus
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Middleton
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Somerville
9.4 mi
00h 14m

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
5 to 8 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 Middleton and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    28 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Andover Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Peabody

    1015 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    1273 ft · 22 sec · Newbury Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Street, Malden

    83 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Salem Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    94 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Fellsway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway

  24. 24

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    2924 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    78 m · 9 sec · Medford Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleton 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
5.29 mi · 28%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.3 mi · 12%
North Main Street
1.88 mi · 10%
Newbury Street
1.68 mi · 9%
Lynn Street
1.68 mi · 9%
Bennett Highway
1.41 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Continue on Broadway

3.17 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugus
00h 14m from Middleton
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middleton 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 Middleton to Somerville?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Middleton and 9.4 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saugus

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 Saugus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.3 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 8.4 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 14.95 mi (24.06 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,107
Coordinates42.5950900, -71.0161600
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-71.01616, 42.595154)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.95 $5.89
Premium $4.80 $3.22 $6.43
Diesel $4.49 $3.01 $6.01

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 Middleton and Somerville. The current time is 23:33:06.

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.