How far is South Dennis, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from South Dennis, MA to Somerville, MA is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.36 mi
01h 51m
Flight
68.33 mi
109.96 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from South Dennis.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.33 mi
Kilometers
109.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.36 mi
Kilometers
129.33 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in South Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Dennis
2026-04-15T17:35
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Dennis
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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From South Dennis
40.1 mi
00h 55m
To Somerville
40.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1164 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highbank Road

    2448 ft · 49 sec · Highbank Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Great Western Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Great Western Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    606 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whites Path

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whites Path

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Station Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · Station Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 46 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    1306 ft · 26 sec · McGrath Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Medford Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  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 South Dennis and Somerville.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 24%
I 93 North
9 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Whites Path
1.51 mi · 2%
Great Western Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
00h 55m from South Dennis
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Dennis and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Dennis to Somerville?

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from South Dennis and 40.2 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Dennis and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Dennis and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 68.33 mi (109.96 km).

South Dennis

#1 South Dennis

Census designated place

Population3,643
Coordinates41.6895600, -70.1564100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: South Dennis (-70.15641, 41.68956)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.44 $24.89
Premium $4.80 $13.58 $27.16
Diesel $4.49 $12.70 $25.40

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 South Dennis and Somerville. The current time is 17:35:15.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.