How far is Somerville, MA from Cheshire, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Cheshire, MA is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.73 mi
03h 13m
Flight
105.84 mi
170.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.84 mi
Kilometers
170.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.73 mi
Kilometers
234.53 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheshire
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-15T19:24
Arrive Cheshire
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
72.8 mi
01h 36m
To Cheshire
73 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    96 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

    2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Newell Street

    2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street

  30. 30

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    604 ft · 25 sec · Junction Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Merrill Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Merrill Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cheshire Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South State Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South State Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Street

    1503 ft · 37 sec · South Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Church Street

    743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 82%
Cheshire Road
3.61 mi · 2%
Holmes Road
3.49 mi · 2%
South State Road
3.42 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 1%
Pittsfield Road
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 36m from Somerville
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Partly Cloudy near Cheshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Somerville and 73 miles from Cheshire.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Partly Cloudy near Cheshire.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Cheshire. Straight-line distance: 105.84 mi (170.33 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Cheshire

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,105
Coordinates42.5620300, -73.1628800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Cheshire (-73.16288, 42.56203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.99
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.99 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.60 $45.20
Premium $4.80 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $4.49 $23.07 $46.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Cheshire. The current time is 19:24:59.

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.