How far is Somerville, MA from Barre, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Barre, MA is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
64.57 mi
01h 37m
Flight
51.36 mi
82.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.36 mi
Kilometers
82.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.57 mi
Kilometers
103.92 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Fri, Apr 10, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Fri, Apr 10, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-10T15:44
Arrive Barre
Fri, Apr 10, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Somerville
32.2 mi
00h 48m
To Barre
32.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grafton Street

    572 ft · 18 sec · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harding Street

    1456 ft · 32 sec · Harding Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    22 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Madison Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concert Mall

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 53%
Pleasant Street
6.81 mi · 11%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 9%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 7%
Grafton Street
3.48 mi · 5%
Chandler Street
2.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 41m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 48m from Somerville
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Somerville and 32.3 miles from Barre.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.53 one way or $19.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Barre. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.66 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Barre

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population5,574
Coordinates42.4228700, -72.1050800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Barre (-72.10508, 42.42287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.53
Round trip
$19.06
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.53 $19.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.77 $21.55
Premium $4.80 $11.76 $23.52
Diesel $4.49 $11.00 $21.99

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Barre. The current time is 15:44:28.

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.