How far is Somerville, MA from Dighton, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Dighton, MA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Dighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Dighton.
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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 · 13 sec · Medford Street
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Turn left onto McGrath Highway
3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
63 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
96 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
24.8 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Berkley, Dighton
920 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Padelford Street
2642 ft · 53 sec · Padelford Street
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Continue on Porter Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bay View Avenue
1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Center Street
2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Continue on County Street
2375 ft · 50 sec · County Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
138 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
70 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Dighton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
24.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Dighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Dighton?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Somerville and 24.2 miles from Dighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Dighton.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
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 Avon.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Dighton. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dighton
City in Lane County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 8,040 |
| Coordinates | 41.8139900, -71.1203200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dighton (-71.12032, 41.81399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
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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