How far is Southwick, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
101.88 mi
01h 52m
Flight
88.53 mi
142.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.53 mi
Kilometers
142.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.88 mi
Kilometers
163.96 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Southwick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southwick
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southwick
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 Southwick
49.6 mi
00h 56m
To Somerville
52.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Granville Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Granville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Highway

    3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Feeding Hills Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwick Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Springfield Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Springfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Springfield Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suffield Street

    528 ft · 16 sec · Suffield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    682 ft · 9 sec · Plainfield Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    860 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 291 East, US 20 East

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    79 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southwick 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79 mi · 78%
I 291 East
5.37 mi · 5%
Springfield Street
3.27 mi · 3%
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 3%
Southwick Street
1.63 mi · 2%
River Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

79 mi · 01h 33m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 56m from Southwick
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 49.6 miles from Southwick and 52.3 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Somerville is Partly Sunny.

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 Southwick and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 88.53 mi (142.48 km).

Southwick

#1 Southwick

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,715
Coordinates42.0548200, -72.7703700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Granville Road (-72.770365, 42.054834)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.61 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.00 $28.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.83 $31.66
Premium $4.80 $17.28 $34.55
Diesel $4.49 $16.16 $32.31

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 Southwick and Somerville. The current time is 01:07:23.

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.