How far is Somerville, MA from Ware, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Ware, MA is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
74.63 mi
01h 48m
Flight
58.92 mi
94.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.92 mi
Kilometers
94.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.63 mi
Kilometers
120.1 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ware
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Ware
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Somerville
37.3 mi
00h 54m
To Ware
37.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer

    1557 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Charlton Road

    133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Charlton Road

    1668 ft · 41 sec · Charlton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brookfield Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brookfield Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Warren Road

    1869 ft · 38 sec · Warren Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Apple Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Apple Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Southbridge Road Extension

    931 ft · 19 sec · Southbridge Road Extension

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Southbridge Road Extension

    45 m · 3 sec · Southbridge Road Extension

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Brookfield Road

    68 m · 5 sec · Brookfield Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Southbridge Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Southbridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    136 m · 17 sec · Maple Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ware Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ware Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Ware Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ware Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Warren Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Warren Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
51.7 mi · 69%
Southbridge Road
4.41 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.29 mi · 6%
Brookfield Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.58 mi · 2%
West Warren Road
1.44 mi · 2%
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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 54m from Somerville
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Somerville and 37.3 miles from Ware.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Ware.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Ware. Straight-line distance: 58.92 mi (94.82 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ware

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population9,897
Coordinates42.2598100, -72.2398000
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Ware (-72.2398, 42.25981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.46
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.23 $20.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.56 $23.13
Premium $4.80 $12.62 $25.24
Diesel $4.49 $11.80 $23.61

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 Ware. The current time is 22:23:23.

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.