How far is Somerville, MA from Northbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
40.06 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.51 mi
52.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.51 mi
Kilometers
52.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.06 mi
Kilometers
64.47 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Somerville
20 mi
00h 32m
To Northbridge
20.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton

    2111 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1348 ft · 29 sec · Quaker Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Allyn Road

    145 m · 23 sec · Allyn Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Brookway Drive

    1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street

    1584 ft · 39 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Continue on School Street Branch

    89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane

  28. 28

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
24.3 mi · 61%
I 495 South
3.32 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 5%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Prospect Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 32m from Somerville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Somerville and 20.1 miles from Northbridge.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 32.51 mi (52.32 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.20 $12.40
Premium $4.80 $6.77 $13.53
Diesel $4.49 $6.33 $12.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Northbridge. The current time is 00:35:24.

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.