How far is Norton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Norton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
41.69 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.42 mi
47.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.42 mi
Kilometers
47.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.69 mi
Kilometers
67.09 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norton
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Norton
20.2 mi
00h 25m
To Somerville
21.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 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 Norton and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro

    2601 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

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

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 35%
I 95 North
12.9 mi · 31%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 8%
MA 140 North
2.77 mi · 7%
Mansfield Avenue
2.37 mi · 6%
I 93 North
1.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Continue on Yankee Division Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 25m from Norton
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norton 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 Norton to Somerville?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Norton and 21.5 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.4 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 11.3 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.35 km).

Norton

#1 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 Norton and Somerville. The current time is 23:32:13.

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.