How far is Somerville, MA from Pembroke, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Pembroke, MA is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
32.45 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.41 mi
42.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.22 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Mon, May 25, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Mon, May 25, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-05-24T23:42
Arrive Pembroke
Mon, May 25, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Somerville
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Pembroke
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
55°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Barker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Barker Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Street

    2452 ft · 49 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
13 mi · 40%
MA 3 South
11.1 mi · 34%
Washington Street
3.86 mi · 12%
Columbia Road
1.47 mi · 5%
Barker Street
1.09 mi · 3%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 24m from Somerville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Somerville and Rain near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Somerville and 16.2 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Somerville and Rain near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pembroke

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Population18,553
Coordinates42.0714900, -70.8092100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Pembroke (-70.80921, 42.07149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.87
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.43 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.80 $5.47 $10.94
Diesel $4.49 $5.12 $10.23

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Pembroke. The current time is 23:42:33.

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.