How far is Somerville, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.2 miles (0.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 02m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and City of Somerville.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1117 ft · 52 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Street
1119 ft · 50 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and City of Somerville.
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.
Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.21 mi · 52 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) and usually takes 00h 02m 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?
Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.2 miles from Somerville and 0.2 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.2 miles (0.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.08 one way or $0.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cambridge.
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 0.24 mi (0.38 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.08 | $0.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.09 | $0.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.10 | $0.19 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.09 | $0.18 |
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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