How far is Somerville, MA from Rochester, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Rochester, MA is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Rochester.
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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 · 13 sec · Medford Street
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Turn left onto McGrath Highway
3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
63 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
96 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth
109 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Marys Pond Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Marys Pond Road
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Turn straight onto Marion Road
88 m · 6 sec · Marion Road
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Keep slight left to continue on New Bedford Road
35 m · 2 sec · New Bedford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Bedford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Rochester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Somerville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Rochester?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 29.8 miles from Somerville and 29.8 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Somerville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 47.53 mi (76.49 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,740 |
| Coordinates | 41.7317700, -70.8200400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-70.82004, 41.73177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
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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