How far is Southbridge, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Southbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
61.27 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.43 mi
84.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.6 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Southbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southbridge
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southbridge
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Southbridge
30.6 mi
00h 36m
To Somerville
30.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Southbridge Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Fiskdale as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southbridge 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
51.9 mi · 85%
Main Street
3.94 mi · 6%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.37 mi · 2%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 2%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Charlton Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 36m from Southbridge
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southbridge and Slight Chance Light Rain 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 Southbridge to Somerville?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 30.6 miles from Southbridge and 30.7 miles from 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 8.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southbridge and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southbridge and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 52.43 mi (84.38 km).

Southbridge

#1 Southbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Population16,788
Coordinates42.0751000, -72.0334100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.033555, 42.075183)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
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 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.80
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.40 $16.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.80 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.49 $9.69 $19.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southbridge and Somerville. The current time is 22:51:10.

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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.