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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Taunton Avenue
53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
2601 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn left onto Medford Street
101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue
2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.35 km).
#1 Norton
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.1869900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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