How far is Somerville, MA from Berlin, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Berlin, MA is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Berlin.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Dover Street
1483 ft · 1 min · Dover Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1895 ft · 52 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike
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Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 111 North: West Acton
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 South
2048 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Berlin, Hudson
1091 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Berlin.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
7.02 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Somerville and Sunny near Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Berlin?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
West Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Somerville and 17.2 miles from Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Sunny near Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near West Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Concord.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berlin
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 3,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.3812000, -71.6370100 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berlin (-71.63701, 42.3812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
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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