How far is South Hadley, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from South Hadley, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
89.19 mi
01h 42m
Flight
75.81 mi
122 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.81 mi
Kilometers
122 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.19 mi
Kilometers
143.54 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in South Hadley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hadley
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Hadley
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Hadley
44.4 mi
00h 51m
To City of Somerville
44.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Hadley and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Hadley and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    55 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fuller Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rood Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    755 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hadley and City of 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
75.4 mi · 84%
East Street
3.12 mi · 4%
Center Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Rood Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

75.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 51m from South Hadley
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Hadley and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Hadley to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from South Hadley and 44.7 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Hadley and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hadley and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 75.81 mi (122 km).

South Hadley

#1 South Hadley

City in Massachusetts

Population17,539
Coordinates42.2584200, -72.5745300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-72.574557, 42.258337)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.15
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $13.57 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.94 $15.56 $31.12
Premium $5.35 $16.86 $33.72
Diesel $6.33 $19.93 $39.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Hadley and City of Somerville. The current time is 15:48:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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