How far is Newton, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.05 mi
00h 25m
Flight
6.64 mi
10.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.64 mi
Kilometers
10.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.05 mi
Kilometers
14.57 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 30, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-30T01:57
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Watertown
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
4.2 mi
00h 12m
To City of Somerville
4.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 23 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lowell Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Otis Street

    1170 ft · 37 sec · Otis Street

  4. 4

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

    2937 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Watertown Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Watertown Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Galen Street

    545 ft · 11 sec · Galen Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Auburn Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Auburn Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Brattle Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Brattle Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mason Street

    667 ft · 25 sec · Mason Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Garden Street

    980 ft · 46 sec · Garden Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    55 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Peabody Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Peabody Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and City of 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
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
252.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Auburn Street
2.27 mi · 25%
Watertown Street
1.36 mi · 15%
Brattle Street
1.05 mi · 12%
Lowell Avenue
0.65 mi · 7%
Central Street
0.61 mi · 7%
Walnut Street
0.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mount Auburn Street

Continue on Mount Auburn Street

2.27 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 12m from Newton
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Newton and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Newton and 4.8 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 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 $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Newton and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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 Watertown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.4 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 5.4 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 3 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 12.7 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 Watertown.

RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 6.64 mi (10.69 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.24
Round trip
$2.49
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.24 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.41 $2.81
Premium $4.80 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $4.49 $1.44 $2.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and City of Somerville. The current time is 01:57:19.

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.