How far is Somerville, MA from Dalton, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Dalton, MA is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Flight 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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Dalton.
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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 · 14 sec · Medford Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
3137 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
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Continue on Park Street
648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pittsfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road
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Take the exit straight
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road
35 m · 3 sec · Holmes Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
982 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
2158 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn right onto Newell Street
2048 ft · 1 min · Newell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Haworth Street
119 m · 17 sec · Haworth Street
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Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue
67 m · 10 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Dalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Dalton?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 70.3 miles from Somerville and 70.6 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 105.56 mi (169.89 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-73.16621, 42.4737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $19.33 | $38.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $21.85 | $43.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
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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