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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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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.
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Start on Homer Street
770 ft · 23 sec · Homer Street
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Turn slight right onto Lowell Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Lowell Avenue
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Turn right onto Otis Street
1170 ft · 37 sec · Otis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
2937 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Watertown Street
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Turn left onto Galen Street
545 ft · 11 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Mount Auburn Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Auburn Street
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Turn left onto Brattle Street
1 mi · 2 min · Brattle Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
667 ft · 25 sec · Mason Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Garden Street
980 ft · 46 sec · Garden Street
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Turn slight left
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Peabody Street
28 m · 4 sec · Peabody Street
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street
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Turn left onto Irving Street
103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street
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Continue on Scott Street
876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street
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Continue on Park Street
1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Street
3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right 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 Newton 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
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).
#1 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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