How far is Somerville, MA from South Dennis, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to South Dennis, MA is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.26 mi
01h 51m
Flight
68.33 mi
109.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.33 mi
Kilometers
109.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.26 mi
Kilometers
130.77 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive South Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Somerville
40.6 mi
00h 55m
To South Dennis
40.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
South Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and South Dennis.

  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

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

    1362 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    136 m · 12 sec · East West Dennis Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Market Place

    48 m · 8 sec · Market Place

  18. 18

    Continue on Market Place

    157 m · 23 sec · Market Place

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 38%
Mid Cape Highway
22.5 mi · 28%
I 93 South
13 mi · 16%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
00h 55m from Somerville
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Mostly Sunny near South Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerville to South Dennis?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Somerville and 40.6 miles from South Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Mostly Sunny near South Dennis.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and South Dennis. Straight-line distance: 68.33 mi (109.96 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
South Dennis

#2 South Dennis

Census designated place

Population3,643
Coordinates41.6895600, -70.1564100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: South Dennis (-70.15641, 41.68956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.33
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.16 $22.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.62 $25.24
Premium $4.80 $13.77 $27.55
Diesel $4.49 $12.88 $25.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and South Dennis. The current time is 19:25:10.

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.