How far is Somerville, MA from Sharon, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Sharon, MA is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.88 mi
00h 44m
Flight
18.68 mi
30.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.48 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
14.4 mi
00h 22m
To Sharon
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2385 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1633 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Street, Walpole, Norwood Street, Sharon

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Norwood Street, Sharon

    83 m · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Coney Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · Coney Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Norwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Norwood Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Norwood Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Norwood Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Upland Road

    1271 ft · 25 sec · Upland Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Depot Street

    1468 ft · 31 sec · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Post Office Square

    20 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
19.6 mi · 68%
I 95 South
5.34 mi · 18%
Norwood Street
1.8 mi · 6%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 2%
Coney Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Highland Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 22m from Somerville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Somerville and 14.5 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Sharon.

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 9.3 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 9.2 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 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

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 Sharon. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.06 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sharon

City in Massachusetts

Population18,864
Coordinates42.1237100, -71.1786600
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Sharon (-71.17866, 42.12371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.48 $8.97
Premium $4.80 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $4.49 $4.58 $9.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Sharon. The current time is 10:30:10.

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.