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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Court Street
1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Samoset Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
780 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
668 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue
1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue
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Turn left onto Temple Street
1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Central Street
1690 ft · 1 min · 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 Plymouth and City of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockland.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
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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).
#1 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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