How far is Somerville, MA from Boylston, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Boylston, MA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Boylston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Boylston.
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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 · 50 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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Boylston Road
1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road
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Continue on Willow Road
2345 ft · 42 sec · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Boylston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boylston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Boylston?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Somerville and 19 miles from Boylston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boylston.
Stop Ideas Near Acton
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 Acton.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Boylston. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boylston
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.7036800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boylston (-71.70368, 42.39176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
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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