How far is Reading, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Reading, MA to Somerville, MA is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Somerville.
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Start on Eaton Street
34 m · 8 sec · Eaton Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
2086 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fellsway
1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Boston
766 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
1089 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
142 m · 15 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
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Continue on Harvard Street
1629 ft · 42 sec · Harvard Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1044 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1957 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street
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Turn right onto School Street
940 ft · 46 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
85 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and 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.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
2.82 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading 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 Reading to Somerville?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Reading and 7.5 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.35 km).
#1 Reading
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,535 |
| Coordinates | 42.5256500, -71.0953300 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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