How far is Somerville, MA from Lincoln, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Lincoln, MA is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Dover Street
1483 ft · 1 min · Dover Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1895 ft · 50 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Turnpike
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Take the exit right
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Sandy Pond Road
10 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Lincoln.
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.
Concord Turnpike
Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
4.07 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Somerville and 6.3 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 10.76 mi (17.32 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,993 |
| Coordinates | 42.4259300, -71.3039500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-71.30395, 42.42593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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