How far is Templeton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Templeton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
55.38 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.69 mi
81.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.69 mi
Kilometers
81.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.38 mi
Kilometers
89.12 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Templeton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Templeton
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Templeton
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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Templeton
27.7 mi
00h 42m
To Somerville
27.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
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 Templeton and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Road

    11 m · 4 sec · South Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dudley Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Dudley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Patriots Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Patriots Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2367 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cutter Avenue

    617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Templeton 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 36%
Patriots Road
18.6 mi · 34%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 11%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 6%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 6%
Highland Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Patriots Road

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 42m from Templeton
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Templeton and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Templeton and 27.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Templeton and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Templeton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 50.69 mi (81.57 km).

Templeton

#1 Templeton

Census-designated place in California

Population8,134
Coordinates42.5556400, -72.0675800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Templeton (-72.06758, 42.55564)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

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 Templeton and Somerville. The current time is 04:56:33.

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.