How far is Somerville, MA from Berkley, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Berkley, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
44.5 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.44 mi
60.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.44 mi
Kilometers
60.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.61 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Berkley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
22.2 mi
00h 30m
To Berkley
22.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Berkley, Dighton

    920 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Padelford Street

    2642 ft · 53 sec · Padelford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Porter Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · Porter Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Locust Street

    558 ft · 13 sec · Locust Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Locust Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 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 Berkley.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
24.9 mi · 56%
I 93 South
16.4 mi · 37%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 2%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Porter Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Padelford Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

24.8 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 30m from Somerville
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Berkley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Somerville and 22.2 miles from Berkley.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Berkley. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.25 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Berkley

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,900
Coordinates41.8459300, -71.0828200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Berkley (-71.08282, 41.84593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Berkley. The current time is 00:20:03.

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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.