How far is Somerville, MA from West Boylston, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to West Boylston, MA is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
46.92 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.05 mi
56.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.05 mi
Kilometers
56.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.92 mi
Kilometers
75.51 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-15T17:27
Arrive West Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Somerville
23.4 mi
00h 35m
To West Boylston
23.5 mi
00h 35m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and West Boylston.

  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

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester

    2933 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2345 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Boylston

    1422 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Boylston Street

    100 m · 6 sec · Boylston Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Shrewsbury Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Shrewsbury Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Boylston Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Boylston Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Temple Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Temple Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Maple Street

    553 ft · 11 sec · Maple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Worcester Street

    1506 ft · 33 sec · Worcester Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Central Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Central Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Newton Street

    1013 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Prospect Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 41%
I 290 West
7.58 mi · 16%
I 495 North
5.56 mi · 12%
Turnpike Road
3.57 mi · 8%
Shrewsbury Street
1.7 mi · 4%
Temple Street
1.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 35m from Somerville
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Chance Rain Showers near West Boylston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerville to West Boylston?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Somerville and 23.5 miles from West Boylston.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Chance Rain Showers near West Boylston.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and West Boylston. Straight-line distance: 35.05 mi (56.41 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
West Boylston

#2 West Boylston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,039
Coordinates42.3667600, -71.7856300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: West Boylston (-71.78563, 42.36676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.30 $14.60
Premium $4.80 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $4.49 $7.45 $14.90

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 West Boylston. The current time is 17:27:42.

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.