How far is Somerville, MA from Plainville, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Plainville, MA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
59.02 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.27 mi
79.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.27 mi
Kilometers
79.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.98 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Plainville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
29.5 mi
00h 38m
To Plainville
29.5 mi
00h 38m

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
Plainville 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 Plainville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    697 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Mount Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on New Plainville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Plainville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Leboeuf Street

    881 ft · 40 sec · Leboeuf Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Plainville Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Old Plainville Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Plainville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 40%
I 93 South
16.4 mi · 28%
New Plainville Road
0.72 mi · 1%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 1%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Highland Avenue
0.4 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 38m from Somerville
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 29.5 miles from Somerville and 29.5 miles from Plainville.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Plainville. Straight-line distance: 49.27 mi (79.29 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plainville

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population9,280
Coordinates41.6820500, -70.9606000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Plainville (-70.9606, 41.68205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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 Plainville. The current time is 05:39:04.

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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.