How far is Somerville, MA from Brewster, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Brewster, MA is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
87.01 mi
02h 01m
Flight
67.81 mi
109.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.81 mi
Kilometers
109.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.01 mi
Kilometers
140.03 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
43.5 mi
01h 00m
To Brewster
43.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Brewster Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    22.8 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis

    1815 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East West Dennis Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Airline Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Satucket Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Satucket Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Stony Brook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stony Brook Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harwich Road

    91 m · 6 sec · Harwich Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harwich Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 36%
Mid Cape Highway
22.8 mi · 26%
I 93 South
13 mi · 15%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 14%
Satucket Road
1.84 mi · 2%
Airline Road
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 00m from Somerville
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Chance T-storms near Brewster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Somerville and 43.6 miles from Brewster.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Chance T-storms near Brewster.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 67.81 mi (109.13 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Brewster

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,772
Coordinates41.7601100, -70.0828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Brewster (-70.0828, 41.76011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Brewster. The current time is 06:19:11.

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.