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

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
43.4 mi
00h 52m
Flight
37.23 mi
59.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.23 mi
Kilometers
59.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.4 mi
Kilometers
69.84 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 30, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-30T01:59
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
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 Plymouth
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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Plymouth
21.7 mi
00h 26m
To City of Somerville
21.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Samoset Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 63%
I 93 North
10 mi · 23%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
Samoset Street
0.68 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.33 mi · 1%
Temple Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

27.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 26m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Plymouth and 21.7 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Plymouth and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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 Rockland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.9 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 14.8 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 8.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 37.23 mi (59.92 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
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: Court Street (-70.667374, 41.958337)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.90
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.95 $11.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $4.80 $7.34 $14.68
Diesel $4.49 $6.87 $13.73

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and City of Somerville. The current time is 01:59:08.

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.