How far is Somerville, MA from Palmer, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Palmer, MA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Palmer.
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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
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
867 ft · 13 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
104 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
139 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Palmer.
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
51.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Palmer?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Somerville and 36.7 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 64.81 mi (104.3 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -72.3286900 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-72.32869, 42.15843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
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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