How far is Montague, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Montague, MA to Somerville, MA is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
84.9 mi
01h 43m
Flight
73.89 mi
118.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.89 mi
Kilometers
118.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.9 mi
Kilometers
136.64 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Tue, Apr 14, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Montague
Tue, Apr 14, 7:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-14T15:46
Arrive Somerville
Tue, Apr 14, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Montague
42.5 mi
00h 51m
To Somerville
42.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    927 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Turners Falls Road

    2195 ft · 1 min · Turners Falls Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Swamp Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lester Street

    1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Cutter Avenue

    617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 45%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 23%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
Federal Street
2.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 51m from Montague
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Montague and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Montague to Somerville?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Montague and 42.4 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Montague and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 73.89 mi (118.91 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population8,203
Coordinates42.5356400, -72.5350900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.535251, 42.535529)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.34 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.19 $26.38
Premium $4.80 $14.40 $28.79
Diesel $4.49 $13.46 $26.93

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Montague and Somerville. The current time is 15:46:11.

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.