How far is Somerville, MA from Marstons Mills, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Marstons Mills, MA is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
71.78 mi
01h 39m
Flight
61.52 mi
99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.52 mi
Kilometers
99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.78 mi
Kilometers
115.52 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marstons Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-19T10:07
Arrive Marstons Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
South Duxbury
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Somerville
35.9 mi
00h 49m
To Marstons Mills
35.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Marstons Mills.

  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 left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

    1041 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prospect Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    909 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Cotuit Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto River Road

    1432 ft · 1 min · River Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 43%
I 93 South
13 mi · 18%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 17%
Mid Cape Highway
10.1 mi · 14%
Cotuit Road
2.18 mi · 3%
Prospect Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Duxbury
00h 49m from Somerville
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Marstons Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Marstons Mills?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

South Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Somerville and 35.9 miles from Marstons Mills.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Marstons Mills.

Stop Ideas Near South Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

49 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Marstons Mills. Straight-line distance: 61.52 mi (99 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Marstons Mills

#2 Marstons Mills

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,017
Coordinates41.6562200, -70.4161400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Marstons Mills (-70.41614, 41.65622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.12 $22.25
Premium $4.80 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $4.49 $11.35 $22.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Marstons Mills. The current time is 10:07:22.

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.