How far is Somerville, MA from Cohasset, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Cohasset, MA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
24.46 mi
00h 44m
Flight
18.17 mi
29.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.17 mi
Kilometers
29.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.46 mi
Kilometers
39.37 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cohasset
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Cohasset
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Somerville
12.2 mi
00h 22m
To Cohasset
12.2 mi
00h 22m

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
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Otis Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Summer Street

    848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle

    41 m · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Justice Cushing Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Street

    1879 ft · 38 sec · East Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Street

    2903 ft · 58 sec · East Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
8.83 mi · 36%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 9%
North Main Street
2.11 mi · 9%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 7%
Washington Street
1.72 mi · 7%
Lincoln Street
1.49 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

8.33 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 22m from Somerville
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Cohasset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Somerville and 12.2 miles from Cohasset.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.8 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 6.7 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.8 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Cohasset. Straight-line distance: 18.17 mi (29.24 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Cohasset

City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,529
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8036500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Cohasset (-70.80365, 42.24177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.69
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.35 $6.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.78 $7.56
Premium $4.80 $4.13 $8.25
Diesel $4.49 $3.86 $7.72

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 Cohasset. The current time is 08:04:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.