How far is Southbridge, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southbridge and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbridge and City of Somerville.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Central Street
60 m · 9 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road
2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
533 ft · 19 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Plympton Street
1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Peabody Street
113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street
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Turn left onto Irving Street
103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street
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Continue on Scott Street
876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street
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Continue on Park Street
1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Street
3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southbridge and City of Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.9 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Southbridge 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 Southbridge to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Southbridge and 30.9 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southbridge and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 52.43 mi (84.38 km).
#1 Southbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,788 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -72.0334100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.31 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
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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