How far is Somerville, MA from Lakeville, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Lakeville, MA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
45.29 mi
01h 03m
Flight
38.21 mi
61.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.21 mi
Kilometers
61.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.29 mi
Kilometers
72.89 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Lakeville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
22.7 mi
00h 31m
To Lakeville
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 13 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    96 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 18: Lakeville, New Bedford

    1605 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bedford Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Precinct Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Precinct Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Precinct Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 39%
I 93 South
16.4 mi · 36%
I 495 South
5.45 mi · 12%
Bedford Street
3.51 mi · 8%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 1%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 31m from Somerville
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 22.7 miles from Somerville and 22.6 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.49 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lakeville

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population11,698
Coordinates41.8459400, -70.9494900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Lakeville (-70.94949, 41.84594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.45
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.22 $12.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.80 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $4.49 $7.18 $14.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Lakeville. The current time is 03:19:53.

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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.