How far is Somerville, MA from Westfield, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Westfield, MA is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
95.77 mi
02h 02m
Flight
86.31 mi
138.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.13 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
47.8 mi
01h 01m
To Westfield
48 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 14 sec · Orange Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 94%
North Elm Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
1.13 mi · 1%
US 202
0.72 mi · 1%
Western Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.43 mi
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 01m from Somerville
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 47.8 miles from Somerville and 48 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Westfield. Straight-line distance: 86.31 mi (138.9 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Westfield

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population41,063
Coordinates42.1250900, -72.7495400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Westfield (-72.74954, 42.12509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.86 $29.72
Premium $4.80 $16.22 $32.44
Diesel $4.49 $15.17 $30.34

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 Westfield. The current time is 04:27:17.

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.