How far is Somerville, MA from Burlington, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Burlington, MA is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.64 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.46 mi
15.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.46 mi
Kilometers
15.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.64 mi
Kilometers
17.12 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winchester
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Somerville
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To Burlington
5.3 mi
00h 10m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    665 ft · 31 sec · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    1418 ft · 1 min · Sycamore Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    2581 ft · 2 min · Medford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Medford Street

    1957 ft · 39 sec · Medford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winthrop Street

    1791 ft · 55 sec · Winthrop Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 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 Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
198.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cambridge Street
2.84 mi · 27%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 19%
Winthrop Street
1.62 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.31 mi · 12%
Medford Street
0.86 mi · 8%
Bacon Street
0.76 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cambridge Road

Continue on Cambridge Road

2 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 10m from Somerville
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Somerville and 5.3 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

11 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.23 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Burlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population28,432
Coordinates42.5048200, -71.1956100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Burlington (-71.19561, 42.50482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.48
Round trip
$2.96
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.48 $2.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.67 $3.34
Premium $4.80 $1.82 $3.65
Diesel $4.49 $1.71 $3.41

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 Burlington. The current time is 03:45:01.

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.