How far is Somerville, MA from Somerset, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Somerset, MA is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
52.05 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.73 mi
68.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.73 mi
Kilometers
68.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.05 mi
Kilometers
83.76 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Mon, May 25, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Mon, May 25, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-05-25T07:50
Arrive Somerset
Mon, May 25, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Somerville
26 mi
00h 36m
To Somerset
26 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
Somerset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Memorial Day
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Berkley, Dighton

    920 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Padelford Street

    2642 ft · 53 sec · Padelford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 38 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    2104 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Billy's Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billy's Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
24.8 mi · 48%
I 93 South
16.4 mi · 32%
County Street
2.7 mi · 5%
Somerset Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.87 mi · 2%
Porter Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

24.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 36m from Somerville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Somerville and Rain Showers Likely near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Somerville and 26 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brockton, 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 Brockton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 42.73 mi (68.77 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Somerset (-71.12866, 41.76955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.32
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.16 $14.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.80 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $4.49 $8.26 $16.52

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 Somerset. The current time is 07:50:51.

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.