How far is Somerville, MA from Fitchburg, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Fitchburg, MA is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.95 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.28 mi
61.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.28 mi
Kilometers
61.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.95 mi
Kilometers
67.51 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
20.9 mi
00h 33m
To Fitchburg
21 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dover Street

    1483 ft · 1 min · Dover Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1895 ft · 50 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Water Street

    112 m · 9 sec · Water Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1885 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
11.7 mi · 28%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 27%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.89 mi · 16%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 8%
Concord Highway
2.88 mi · 7%
Water Street
1.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
00h 33m from Somerville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 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?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Somerville and 21 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 38.28 mi (61.61 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Fitchburg

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population40,310
Coordinates42.5834200, -71.8023000
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Fitchburg (-71.8023, 42.58342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

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 Fitchburg. The current time is 21:04:10.

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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.