How far is Somerville, MA from Hadley, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Hadley, MA is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
104.45 mi
02h 12m
Flight
76.07 mi
122.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.07 mi
Kilometers
122.43 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.45 mi
Kilometers
168.09 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Somerville
52.1 mi
01h 06m
To Hadley
52.3 mi
01h 06m

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
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Russell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    77 m · 12 sec · Middle Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
84.7 mi · 81%
I 91 North
13.2 mi · 13%
Russell Street
1.57 mi · 2%
Prospect Street
1.13 mi · 1%
I 91
0.95 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 06m from Somerville
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Hadley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Somerville and 52.3 miles from Hadley.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Hadley. Straight-line distance: 76.07 mi (122.43 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hadley

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,327
Coordinates42.3417600, -72.5884200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Hadley (-72.58842, 42.34176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.95 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.38 gal · 27.9 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $4.80 $17.71 $35.42
Diesel $4.49 $16.56 $33.12

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 Hadley. The current time is 02:28:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.