How far is Somerville, MA from Westwood, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Westwood, MA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Westwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Westwood.
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Start on the route
50 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Medford Street
134 m · 14 sec · Medford Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
2054 ft · 40 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
2341 ft · 47 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
2919 ft · 1 min · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1616 ft · 56 sec · Charles River Dam Road
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Turn right onto Storrow Drive
1135 ft · 32 sec · Storrow Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate
125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate
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Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square
616 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Beacon Street
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Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Boylston Street
146 m · 22 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Street
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Continue on Clyde Street
1660 ft · 34 sec · Clyde Street
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1770 ft · 40 sec · Newton Street
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Continue on Grove Street
1902 ft · 40 sec · Grove Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
86 m · 5 sec · Grove Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Independence Drive
2349 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive
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Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
100 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on High Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · High Street
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Turn slight left onto Pond Street
1597 ft · 49 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left onto Crouse Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Crouse Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crouse Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Westwood.
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.
High Street
Continue on High Street
3.29 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Somerville and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Westwood?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Jamaica Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Somerville and 9.1 miles from Westwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somerville and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica Plain
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 Jamaica Plain.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 13.59 mi (21.87 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westwood
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,384 |
| Coordinates | 42.2139900, -71.2245000 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwood (-71.2245, 42.21399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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