How far is Somerville, MA from Monson, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Monson, MA is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
71.26 mi
01h 38m
Flight
65.37 mi
105.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.37 mi
Kilometers
105.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.26 mi
Kilometers
114.68 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T09:37
Arrive Monson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Somerville
35.5 mi
00h 49m
To Monson
35.7 mi
00h 49m

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
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer

    1557 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Charlton Road

    133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Charlton Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec · Charlton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sturbridge Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sturbridge Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Sturbridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1682 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Palmer Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Palmer Road

    1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Monson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Bethany Road

    695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1260 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1933 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · Harrison Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
51.7 mi · 73%
Sturbridge Road
4.03 mi · 6%
Brimfield Road
3 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.32 mi · 3%
Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 49m from Somerville
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Monson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Somerville and 35.7 miles from Monson.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.76 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Monson.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Monson. Straight-line distance: 65.37 mi (105.21 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Monson

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,750
Coordinates42.1042600, -72.3189700
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Monson (-72.31897, 42.10426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
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
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.76
Round trip
$19.53
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.76 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.04 $22.07
Premium $4.80 $12.05 $24.09
Diesel $4.49 $11.26 $22.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Monson. The current time is 09:37:39.

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.