How far is Norwood, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Norwood, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and City of Somerville.
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Start on Central Street
22 m · 9 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Nahatan Street
68 m · 9 sec · Nahatan Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Upland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
67 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Providence Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Providence Highway
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Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Turn left onto Independence Drive
2415 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive
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Continue on Grove Street
901 ft · 20 sec · Grove Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
77 m · 4 sec · Grove Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
1931 ft · 43 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Newton Street
1731 ft · 37 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Clyde Street
1770 ft · 41 sec · Clyde Street
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Continue on Lee Street
3260 ft · 1 min · Lee Street
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Continue on Lee Street
1941 ft · 44 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Boylston Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Washington Street
808 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
2103 ft · 1 min · Brookline Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverway
3119 ft · 2 min · Riverway
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Take the exit slight left toward Beacon Street, Kenmore Square
731 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Park Drive
1514 ft · 48 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on Mountfort Street
744 ft · 25 sec · Mountfort Street
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Turn right onto Carlton Street
704 ft · 25 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
102 m · 16 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Turn right onto Boston University Bridge
1355 ft · 48 sec · Boston University Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Brookline Street
93 m · 14 sec · Brookline Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Street
2222 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street
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Continue on Albany Street
3026 ft · 2 min · Albany Street
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Continue on Portland Street
1823 ft · 1 min · Portland Street
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Continue on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue
2310 ft · 1 min · Cardinal Medeiros Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cambridge Street
14 m · 7 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
652 ft · 35 sec · Warren Street
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Turn left onto Medford Street
1189 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street
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Turn slight right
72 m · 13 sec
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Continue on McGrath Highway
996 ft · 21 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
1450 ft · 30 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn left onto Medford Street
101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Medford Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
551 ft · 23 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood and City of Somerville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.78 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Norwood and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwood to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jamaica Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Norwood and 17.3 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica Plain.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.26 km).
#1 Norwood
Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 29,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945400, -71.1995000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
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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