How far is Somerville, MA from Buzzards Bay, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Buzzards Bay, MA is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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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 25m.
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 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Buzzards Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Buzzards Bay.
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Start on the route
50 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Medford Street
134 m · 13 sec · Medford Street
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Turn left onto McGrath Highway
3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
63 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
96 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham
1128 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham
126 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Springs Road
598 ft · 12 sec · Maple Springs Road
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Continue on Cranberry Highway
3.6 mi · 8 min · Cranberry Highway
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Enter the roundabout toward West End Rotary
60 m · 3 sec · West End Rotary
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West End Rotary
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Buzzards Bay.
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
19 mi · 00h 22m
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 Chance T-storms near Buzzards Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Buzzards Bay?
The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Somerville and 31.3 miles from Buzzards Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Chance T-storms near Buzzards Bay.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Buzzards Bay. Straight-line distance: 50.78 mi (81.72 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buzzards Bay
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,859 |
| Coordinates | 41.7453800, -70.6180900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buzzards Bay (-70.61809, 41.74538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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