How far is Somerville, MA from Chatham, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Chatham, MA is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
91.24 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.14 mi
122.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.24 mi
Kilometers
146.84 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatham
Fri, Apr 10, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-10T17:29
Arrive Chatham
Fri, Apr 10, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
45.6 mi
01h 03m
To Chatham
45.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S
Destination
47°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    619 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 34%
Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi · 29%
I 93 South
13 mi · 14%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 13%
Queen Anne Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Old Queen Anne Road
2.83 mi · 3%
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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 03m from Somerville
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 45.6 miles from Somerville and 45.7 miles from Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Chatham.

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 Chatham. Straight-line distance: 76.14 mi (122.54 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Chatham

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population5,994
Coordinates41.6820600, -69.9597400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Chatham (-69.95974, 41.68206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.05
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.53 $25.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.80 $15.45 $30.91
Diesel $4.49 $14.45 $28.90

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Chatham. The current time is 17:29:21.

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.