How far is Somerville, MA from Avon, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Avon, MA is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.72 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18 mi
28.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.95 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Sat, Apr 11, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-11T10:51
Arrive Avon
Sat, Apr 11, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Somerville
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Avon
10.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medford Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    96 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Furnace, Brook Parkway, Quincy

    1461 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Willard Street

    145 m · 10 sec · Willard Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willard Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Willard Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Willard Street

    593 ft · 12 sec · Willard Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Willard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Willard Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Granite Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Granite Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Granite Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Granite Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pond Street

    2968 ft · 59 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
11.8 mi · 54%
South Main Street
2.3 mi · 11%
Granite Street
2.26 mi · 10%
North Street
2.24 mi · 10%
Willard Street
1.1 mi · 5%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 18m from Somerville
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Somerville and 10.9 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Avon. Straight-line distance: 18 mi (28.97 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,557
Coordinates42.1306600, -71.0411600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Avon (-71.04116, 42.13066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$5.99
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $5.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.80 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $4.49 $3.46 $6.91

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Avon. The current time is 10:51:24.

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.