How far is Southampton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Southampton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
99.67 mi
01h 45m
Flight
84.03 mi
135.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.03 mi
Kilometers
135.24 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.67 mi
Kilometers
160.41 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southampton
2026-04-18T06:23
Arrive Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southampton
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 Southampton
49.8 mi
00h 53m
To Somerville
49.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southampton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Southampton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southampton 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 90%
Southampton Road
3.84 mi · 4%
College Highway
2.79 mi · 3%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 1%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

89.8 mi · 01h 45m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 53m from Southampton
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southampton and Mostly Cloudy near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 49.8 miles from Southampton and 49.9 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Southampton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 84.03 mi (135.24 km).

Southampton

#1 Southampton

Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,162
Coordinates42.2292600, -72.7300900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-72.730115, 42.229169)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.39
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.69 $27.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.48 $30.95
Premium $4.80 $16.89 $33.78
Diesel $4.49 $15.80 $31.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Southampton and Somerville. The current time is 06:23:08.

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.