How far is Somerville, ME from Jefferson, ME?

The driving distance from Somerville, ME to Jefferson, ME is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.48 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.31 mi
11.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.31 mi
Kilometers
11.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.48 mi
Kilometers
15.25 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T16:43
Arrive Jefferson
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
ME

Town in Maine

From Somerville
5.3 mi
00h 07m
To Jefferson
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Somerville Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Somerville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Patricktown Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Patricktown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · West Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fitch Road

    1.7 mi · 6 min · Fitch Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Road

    1297 ft · 26 sec · Jefferson Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Washington Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Jefferson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Washington Road
3.41 mi · 36%
Patricktown Road
2.42 mi · 26%
Washington Road
1.91 mi · 20%
Fitch Road
1.65 mi · 17%
Augusta Road
1.06 mi · 11%
Jefferson Road
0.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Washington Road

Continue on West Washington Road

3.41 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 07m from Somerville
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Somerville and 4.1 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Waldoboro, Maine

19 mi away
US hwy 1 and hwy 32
BUS

Camden/Rockport, Maine

23 mi away
234 Park St.
BUS

Rockland, Maine

28 mi away
517A Main St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

29 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 7.31 mi (11.76 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA

Population569
Coordinates44.3092400, -69.4889300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Jefferson

#2 Jefferson

Town in Maine, United States

Population2,470
Coordinates44.2067400, -69.4525400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville Road (-69.488791, 44.309247)
End: Washington Road (-69.452785, 44.206787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.34
Round trip
$2.68
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.34 $2.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.52 $3.03
Premium $4.86 $1.65 $3.30
Diesel $6.00 $2.04 $4.08

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 Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Jefferson. The current time is 16:43:34.

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.