How far is Milton, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Milton, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and City of Somerville.
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Start on Lodge Street
82 m · 15 sec · Lodge Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
3151 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Edge Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Edge Hill Road
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Continue on Boulevard Street
134 m · 16 sec · Boulevard Street
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Turn left onto Granite Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Granite Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North, I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
780 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
668 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue
1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue
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Turn left onto Temple Street
1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Central Street
1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and City of Somerville.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
4.32 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Milton and 6.8 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 9.92 mi (15.96 km).
#1 Milton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 27,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2495400, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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