How far is Somerville, MA from Wayland, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Wayland, MA is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Wayland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Wayland.
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Start on the route
50 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
85 m · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
1977 ft · 2 min · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Somerville Avenue
122 m · 26 sec · Somerville Avenue
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Turn left onto Dane Street
1404 ft · 1 min · Dane Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
904 ft · 35 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Kirkland Street
1918 ft · 1 min · Kirkland Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
89 m · 10 sec · Quincy Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1474 ft · 54 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
33 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto Garden Street
925 ft · 45 sec · Garden Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
678 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Brattle Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brattle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Auburn Street
1406 ft · 30 sec · Mount Auburn Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Belmont Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Warren Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Warren Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Weston Street
1678 ft · 41 sec · Weston Street
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Continue on Boston Post Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto Pelham Island Road
7 m · 1 sec · Pelham Island Road
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Turn slight left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Wayland.
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.
Boston Post Road
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4.93 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Wayland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Wayland?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Somerville and 9.8 miles from Wayland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Wayland.
Stop Ideas Near Waltham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waltham.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Wayland. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.7 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wayland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.3626000, -71.3614500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayland (-71.36145, 42.3626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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