How far is Somerville, MA from Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Bedford, MA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Bedford.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
665 ft · 31 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
1418 ft · 1 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Medford Street
2581 ft · 2 min · Medford Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1957 ft · 39 sec · Medford Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
2359 ft · 1 min · Summer Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winthrop Street
1791 ft · 55 sec · Winthrop Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Continue on Main Street
2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Bedford
1355 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Bedford Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on The Great Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · The Great Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Great Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Bedford.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
2.89 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Bedford?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Somerville and 7.5 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Woburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.48 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 14,053 |
| Coordinates | 42.4906500, -71.2761700 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-71.27617, 42.49065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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