How far is Turners Falls, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Turners Falls, MA to Somerville, MA is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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 10m.
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.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Turners Falls and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Turners Falls and Somerville.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Seventh Street
69 m · 8 sec · Seventh Street
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Turn slight right onto L Street
1488 ft · 46 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto Second Street
701 ft · 21 sec · Second Street
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Turn right onto Avenue A
620 ft · 21 sec · Avenue A
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Continue on Gill-Montague Bridge
1861 ft · 40 sec · Gill-Montague Bridge
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Turn right onto French King Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway
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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 Turners Falls 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Turners Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Turners Falls to Somerville?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Turners Falls and 42.9 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Turners Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Turners Falls and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 75.72 mi (121.86 km).
#1 Turners Falls
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.6042500, -72.5564800 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
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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