How far is Sturbridge, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
57.74 mi
01h 05m
Flight
53.67 mi
86.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.74 mi
Kilometers
92.93 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Sturbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 6:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturbridge
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturbridge
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 Sturbridge
28.8 mi
00h 32m
To Somerville
28.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlton Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Charlton Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Charlton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 40 sec · Webster Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 55 sec · Prescott Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturbridge 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
51.9 mi · 90%
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%
Main Street
0.5 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 32m from Sturbridge
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturbridge and Partly Sunny 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 Sturbridge to Somerville?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 28.8 miles from Sturbridge and 28.9 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturbridge and Partly Sunny 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 Sturbridge and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 53.67 mi (86.37 km).

Sturbridge

#1 Sturbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,561
Coordinates42.1084300, -72.0786900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlton Street (-72.078334, 42.108211)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.87
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.80 $9.79 $19.58
Diesel $4.49 $9.16 $18.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturbridge and Somerville. The current time is 15:56:36.

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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.