How far is North Amherst, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from North Amherst, MA to Somerville, MA is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Amherst and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Amherst and Somerville.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Sunderland Road
47 m · 12 sec · Sunderland Road
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Continue on North Pleasant Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Pleasant Street
1855 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street
28 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street
2699 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Whitney Street
1003 ft · 34 sec · South Whitney Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
2078 ft · 54 sec · College Street
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Continue on Belchertown Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
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Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
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Continue on Federal Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Federal Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Palmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Sykes Street
735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
94 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue
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Continue on Bow Street
851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Amherst and Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Amherst to Somerville?
The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from North Amherst and 47.2 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Amherst and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.57 km).
#1 North Amherst
Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.4103700, -72.5309200 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.89 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
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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