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

The driving distance from South Yarmouth, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
79.74 mi
01h 38m
Flight
68.66 mi
110.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.66 mi
Kilometers
110.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.74 mi
Kilometers
128.33 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Sun, Jul 26, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in South Yarmouth
Sun, Jul 26, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Yarmouth
2026-07-26T12:19
Arrive City of Somerville
Sun, Jul 26, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Yarmouth
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Yarmouth
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To City of Somerville
39.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Yarmouth 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 24%
I 93 North
10 mi · 13%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Station Avenue
2.28 mi · 3%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 49m from South Yarmouth
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from South Yarmouth and 39.9 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Yarmouth and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Yarmouth and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.5 km).

South Yarmouth

#1 South Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population11,092
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.1847400
Altitude6
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: Bridge Street (-70.184792, 41.666674)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.80 $13.49 $26.97
Diesel $4.49 $12.61 $25.22

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between South Yarmouth and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:19:45.

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.