How far is Somerville, MA from Orange, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Orange, MA is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
70.03 mi
01h 45m
Flight
63.24 mi
101.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.24 mi
Kilometers
101.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.03 mi
Kilometers
112.71 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Leominster
MA

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Somerville
34.9 mi
00h 52m
To Orange
35.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.1 mi · 45 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester

    1736 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
40.1 mi · 57%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 16%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.89 mi · 10%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 5%
Concord Highway
2.88 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

32.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leominster
00h 52m from Somerville
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Somerville and 35.1 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.61 one way or $19.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Leominster

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leominster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

36 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

51 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Orange. Straight-line distance: 63.24 mi (101.77 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Orange

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,581
Coordinates42.5903600, -72.3098100
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Orange (-72.30981, 42.59036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.61
Round trip
$19.22
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.61 $19.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.80 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $4.49 $11.09 $22.17

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 Orange. The current time is 23:47:30.

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.