How far is Somerville, MA from Southampton, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Southampton, MA is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
100.45 mi
02h 08m
Flight
84.03 mi
135.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.03 mi
Kilometers
135.24 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.45 mi
Kilometers
161.66 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T07:49
Arrive Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Somerville
50.1 mi
01h 04m
To Southampton
50.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 14 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southampton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Southampton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on College Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 89%
Southampton Road
3.45 mi · 3%
College Highway
2.79 mi · 3%
Prospect Street
1.13 mi · 1%
US 202
0.7 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 04m from Somerville
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Southampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Somerville and 50.3 miles from Southampton.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Southampton.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Southampton. Straight-line distance: 84.03 mi (135.24 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Southampton

Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,162
Coordinates42.2292600, -72.7300900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Southampton (-72.73009, 42.22926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.80 $17.04 $34.07
Diesel $4.49 $15.93 $31.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Southampton. The current time is 07:49:34.

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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.