How far is Somerville, MA from Oxford, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Oxford, MA is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on the route
50 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Medford Street
134 m · 14 sec · Medford Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
40.2 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 395
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oxford Center
2079 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Sutton Avenue
1695 ft · 41 sec · Sutton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Oxford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
40.2 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Somerville and 25.3 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 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 near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 43.38 mi (69.82 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 13,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.1167600, -71.8647900 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-71.86479, 42.11676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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