How far is North Falmouth, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from North Falmouth, MA to Somerville, MA is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.82 mi
01h 37m
Flight
56.89 mi
91.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.89 mi
Kilometers
91.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.82 mi
Kilometers
110.76 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in North Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Falmouth
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Falmouth
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
Duxbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From North Falmouth
34.4 mi
00h 48m
To Somerville
34.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Pocasset as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Falmouth and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Main Road

    7 m · 8 sec · Old Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Pine Street

    1192 ft · 35 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road

    541 ft · 17 sec · County Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Nathan Ellis Highway

    2813 ft · 57 sec · Nathan Ellis Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward MA 28 North: Boston

    1755 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Falmouth and Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 61%
I 93 North
9 mi · 13%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 6%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
MA 28 North
2.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 48m from North Falmouth
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Falmouth and Slight Chance Light Rain then 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 North Falmouth to Somerville?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from North Falmouth and 34.4 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Falmouth and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duxbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

47 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

48 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Falmouth and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 56.89 mi (91.55 km).

North Falmouth

#1 North Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population3,084
Coordinates41.6459400, -70.6183600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: North Falmouth (-70.61836, 41.64594)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.91
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.45 $18.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.68 $21.37
Premium $4.80 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $4.49 $10.91 $21.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Falmouth and Somerville. The current time is 21:04:10.

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.