How far is Northbridge, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
40.46 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.51 mi
52.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.51 mi
Kilometers
52.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.46 mi
Kilometers
65.12 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Northbridge
20.6 mi
00h 28m
To Somerville
19.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
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 Northbridge and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cross Place

    133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brookway Drive

    1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Allyn Road

    145 m · 24 sec · Allyn Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quaker Street

    1348 ft · 27 sec · Quaker Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northbridge 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 47%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 13%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 5%
School Street
1.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 28m from Northbridge
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Northbridge 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 Northbridge to Somerville?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Northbridge and 19.8 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Framingham Center, 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 Framingham Center.

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 32.51 mi (52.32 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.649356, 42.151546)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.13
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.56 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.80 $6.86 $13.73
Diesel $4.49 $6.42 $12.84

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 Northbridge and Somerville. The current time is 22:49:17.

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.