How far is Sheffield, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Sheffield, MA to Somerville, MA is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.4 mi
03h 05m
Flight
116.94 mi
188.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.94 mi
Kilometers
188.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.4 mi
Kilometers
227.56 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Sheffield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Sheffield
70.6 mi
01h 32m
To Somerville
70.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
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 Sheffield and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Square

    112 m · 22 sec · Depot Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    29 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Great Barrington Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Street

    2225 ft · 56 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    849 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheffield 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 85%
North Main Street
4.76 mi · 3%
Stockbridge Road
4.15 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.32 mi · 2%
South Street
1.37 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 32m from Sheffield
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Somerville?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Sheffield and 70.8 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sheffield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near 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 Sheffield and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 116.94 mi (188.19 km).

Sheffield

#1 Sheffield

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,112
Coordinates42.1103700, -73.3551100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheffield (-73.35511, 42.11037)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $19.41
Round trip
$38.82
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.41 $38.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.94 $43.88
Premium $4.80 $23.95 $47.89
Diesel $4.49 $22.40 $44.79

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 Sheffield and Somerville. The current time is 22:25:50.

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.