How far is Millis, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Millis, MA to Somerville, MA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.58 mi
00h 52m
Flight
20.14 mi
32.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.14 mi
Kilometers
32.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.58 mi
Kilometers
46 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Millis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millis
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millis
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 Millis
11.9 mi
00h 26m
To Somerville
16.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Harding Street

    87 m · 6 sec · Harding Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Harding Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Harding Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · Centre Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Noyes Street

    91 m · 17 sec · Noyes Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    996 ft · 22 sec · Chapel Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Needham Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winchester Street

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Centre Street

    19 m · 4 sec · Centre Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Centre Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint James Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millis 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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Centre Street
6.61 mi · 23%
Massachusetts Turnpike
2.49 mi · 9%
Highland Avenue
2.21 mi · 8%
Central Avenue
2.06 mi · 7%
North Street
1.43 mi · 5%
West Street
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Centre Street

Continue on Centre Street

2.65 mi · 00h 07m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 26m from Millis
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Millis and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 11.9 miles from Millis and 16.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Millis and Partly Sunny 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 10.3 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 10.3 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 8.6 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 8.2 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 Millis and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 20.14 mi (32.41 km).

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#1 Millis

Town in Norfolk County in the U.

Population8,519
Coordinates42.1676000, -71.3578400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.358136, 42.167487)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

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 Millis and Somerville. The current time is 03:14:58.

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.