How far is Somerville, MA from North Adams, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to North Adams, MA is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.65 mi
03h 20m
Flight
104.54 mi
168.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.54 mi
Kilometers
168.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.65 mi
Kilometers
202.21 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Adams
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive North Adams
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Athol
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
62.7 mi
01h 40m
To North Adams
62.9 mi
01h 40m

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
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and North Adams.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dover Street

    1483 ft · 1 min · Dover Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1895 ft · 50 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    35.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Eagle Street

    40 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
45.2 mi · 36%
MA 2 West
35.8 mi · 29%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 9%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 6%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.89 mi · 5%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athol
01h 40m from Somerville
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near North Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerville to North Adams?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Somerville and 62.9 miles from North Adams.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athol

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

31 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

34 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 104.54 mi (168.24 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
North Adams

#2 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.80 $21.26 $42.52
Diesel $4.49 $19.88 $39.76

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 North Adams. The current time is 00:49:01.

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.