How far is Somerset, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Somerset, MA to Somerville, MA is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
53.52 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.73 mi
68.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.73 mi
Kilometers
68.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.13 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Mon, May 25, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Mon, May 25, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-25T06:57
Arrive Somerville
Mon, May 25, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Somerset
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Somerville
27.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Somerset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Memorial Day
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Billy's Lane

    61 m · 15 sec · Billy's Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    2104 ft · 42 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 36 sec · North Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Padelford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  18. 18

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

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 47%
I 93 North
12.6 mi · 24%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
County Street
2.7 mi · 5%
Somerset Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 33m from Somerset
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Somerset and Light Rain Likely near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Somerville?

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Somerset and 27.4 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somerset and Light Rain Likely near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 42.73 mi (68.77 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Billy's Lane (-71.128653, 41.769558)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Somerville. The current time is 06:57:37.

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.