How far is Sunderland, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Sunderland, MA to Somerville, MA is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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 Sunderland and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunderland and Somerville.
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Start on the route
46 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · Warner Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Montague Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road
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Continue on Sunderland Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sunderland Road
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Turn right onto North Leverett Road
880 ft · 26 sec · North Leverett Road
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Turn sharp left onto Federal Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · Federal Street
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Continue on West Main Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lester Street
1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Continue on Union Turnpike
3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
144 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Russell Street
1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Cutter Avenue
617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunderland and Somerville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mohawk Trail
Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sunderland and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunderland to Somerville?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Sunderland and 45.2 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sunderland and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunderland and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 75.64 mi (121.73 km).
#1 Sunderland
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667500, -72.5787000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.89 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.03 | $28.05 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
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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