How far is Pittsfield, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.89 mi
02h 27m
Flight
109.44 mi
176.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.44 mi
Kilometers
176.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.89 mi
Kilometers
218.69 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-10-15T12:58
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Pittsfield
67.8 mi
01h 13m
To City of Somerville
68.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsfield and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lanckton Court

    67 m · 10 sec · Lanckton Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    971 ft · 35 sec · Fourth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    835 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deming Street

    718 ft · 24 sec · Deming Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Housatonic Street

    2331 ft · 1 min · East Housatonic Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield and City of 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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 88%
South Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 2%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 13m from Pittsfield
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Pittsfield and 68.1 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pittsfield and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 109.44 mi (176.12 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Lanckton Court (-73.245361, 42.450153)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.15 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.28
9.58 gal · 36.3 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $20.64 $41.28
Mid-grade $4.94 $23.66 $47.32
Premium $5.35 $25.64 $51.27
Diesel $6.33 $30.31 $60.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:58:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.