How far is Somerville, MA from Hampden, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Hampden, MA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Hampden.
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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 right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
1557 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charlton Road
133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Charlton Road
1668 ft · 41 sec · Charlton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
112 m · 7 sec · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1682 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Main Palmer Road
1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road
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Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Bethany Road
695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1260 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Main Street
2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Monument Drive
45 m · 7 sec · Monument Drive
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Turn right onto High Street
22 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Ely Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road
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Turn straight onto Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lower Hampden Road
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Continue on South Monson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scantic Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road
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Continue on Main Street
2455 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chapin Road
3 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Hampden.
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
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Hampden?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Somerville and 39.1 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 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 Hampden.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
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 Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.4134200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden (-72.41342, 42.06398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
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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