How far is Oxford, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Oxford, MA to Somerville, MA is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
51.48 mi
01h 00m
Flight
43.38 mi
69.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.38 mi
Kilometers
69.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.48 mi
Kilometers
82.85 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Oxford
25.2 mi
00h 30m
To Somerville
26.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Oxford and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sutton Avenue

    2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury

    1701 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Cutoff

    2397 ft · 35 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    36.6 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
36.6 mi · 71%
Sutton Avenue
5.67 mi · 11%
Washington Street
3.19 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 2%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
I 90
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

36.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 30m from Oxford
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Somerville?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Oxford and 26.3 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 43.38 mi (69.82 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population13,709
Coordinates42.1167600, -71.8647900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.864764, 42.116758)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.00 $16.01
Premium $4.80 $8.73 $17.47
Diesel $4.49 $8.17 $16.34

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 Oxford and Somerville. The current time is 21:21:01.

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.