How far is Somerville, MA from Oxford, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Oxford, MA is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
61.16 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.54 mi
82.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.54 mi
Kilometers
82.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.43 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Somerville
30.6 mi
00h 41m
To Oxford
30.6 mi
00h 41m

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
Oxford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

    876 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Purchase Street

    3170 ft · 1 min · Purchase Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Coggeshall Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coggeshall Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Howland Road

    2495 ft · 55 sec · Howland Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Brown Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Brown Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 38%
I 93 South
16.4 mi · 27%
Mount Pleasant Street
1.28 mi · 2%
Coggeshall Street
0.74 mi · 1%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 1%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 41m from Somerville
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Somerville and 30.6 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 51.54 mi (82.94 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Oxford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population13,941
Coordinates41.6556600, -70.9064300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Oxford (-70.90643, 41.65566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.80
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.40 $16.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.80 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.49 $9.69 $19.39

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 Oxford. The current time is 00:58:47.

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.