How far is Swansea, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Swansea, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 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
56.51 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.63 mi
71.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.63 mi
Kilometers
71.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.51 mi
Kilometers
90.95 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 City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Return by in Swansea
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swansea
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 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 Swansea
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Swansea
28.2 mi
00h 33m
To City of Somerville
28.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Swansea Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Swansea and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swansea and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    40 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    105 m · 27 sec

  5. 5

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

    1187 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Read Street

    2096 ft · 43 sec · Read Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lees River Avenue

    675 ft · 18 sec · Lees River Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 79 North: Middleboro

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Fall River Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansea and City of 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 58%
I 93 North
13.6 mi · 24%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Western Fall River Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.84 mi · 3%
MA 79 North
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
+11.9 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 33m from Swansea
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Swansea 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 Swansea to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Swansea and 28.3 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swansea and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swansea and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 44.63 mi (71.82 km).

Swansea

#1 Swansea

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

Population17,000
Coordinates41.7481600, -71.1897700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.189525, 41.748004)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $8.57
Round trip
$17.15
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $8.57 $17.15
Mid-grade $4.94 $9.83 $19.66
Premium $5.35 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $6.33 $12.59 $25.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Swansea and City of Somerville. The current time is 15:48:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.