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

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
38.98 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.91 mi
51.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.91 mi
Kilometers
51.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.73 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Thu, Oct 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-10-15T13:05
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:58 PM 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
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Shrewsbury
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To City of Somerville
20.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Shrewsbury and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grafton Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Grafton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2858 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boston Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  18. 18

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

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  23. 23

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

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 49%
Turnpike Road
8.59 mi · 22%
South Street
1.32 mi · 3%
Boston Turnpike
1.32 mi · 3%
Worcester Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Belmont Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 26m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Shrewsbury and 20.7 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 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 $11.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 31.91 mi (51.35 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population38,910
Coordinates42.2959300, -71.7128500
Altitude198
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: (-71.71292, 42.295917)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.89
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.95 $11.89
Mid-grade $4.94 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $5.35 $7.39 $14.77
Diesel $6.33 $8.73 $17.46

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 Shrewsbury and City of Somerville. The current time is 13:05:17.

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.