How far is Somerville, MA from Holliston, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Holliston, MA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.98 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.06 mi
33.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.06 mi
Kilometers
33.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-15T22:48
Arrive Holliston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
13.5 mi
00h 24m
To Holliston
13.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hollis Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollis Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pond Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Pond Street

    1449 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1449 ft · 33 sec · Central Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
13.7 mi · 51%
Concord Street
3.65 mi · 14%
Pond Street
1.73 mi · 6%
Hollis Street
1.25 mi · 5%
Prospect Street
1.13 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 24m from Somerville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Somerville and 13.5 miles from Holliston.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holliston.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Holliston. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Holliston (-71.4245, 42.2001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.18 $8.35
Premium $4.80 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $4.49 $4.26 $8.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Holliston. The current time is 22:48:30.

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.