How far is Somerville, MA from Blackstone, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Blackstone, MA is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
48.39 mi
01h 14m
Flight
34.11 mi
54.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.87 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackstone
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-15T14:00
Arrive Blackstone
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Somerville
24.2 mi
00h 37m
To Blackstone
24.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2061 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Mason Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
24.3 mi · 50%
I 495 South
7.3 mi · 15%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 7%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.61 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 37m from Somerville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blackstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Somerville and 24.2 miles from Blackstone.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Blackstone. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.9 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Blackstone (-71.54117, 42.01788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.30
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.65 $13.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.52 $15.04
Premium $4.80 $8.21 $16.41
Diesel $4.49 $7.67 $15.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Blackstone. The current time is 14:00:33.

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.