How far is Tyngsboro, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Tyngsboro, MA to Somerville, MA is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.13 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.94 mi
41.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.94 mi
Kilometers
41.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.13 mi
Kilometers
56.54 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sat, May 30, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyngsboro
2026-05-30T21:12
Arrive Somerville
Sat, May 30, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tyngsboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Tyngsboro
15.4 mi
00h 21m
To Somerville
19.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Kendall Road

    528 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Middlesex Road

    1611 ft · 39 sec · Middlesex Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Westford Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward High Street

    46 m · 4 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto High Street

    2364 ft · 1 min · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Clippership Drive

    35 m · 6 sec · Clippership Drive

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1095 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Medford Street

    1957 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Medford Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto School Street

    940 ft · 46 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    85 m · 14 sec · Highland Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyngsboro 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
17.7 mi · 50%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.64 mi · 5%
Cambridge Street
1.55 mi · 4%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 4%
Winthrop Street
1.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 21m from Tyngsboro
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tyngsboro and 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 Tyngsboro to Somerville?

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Tyngsboro and 19.8 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tyngsboro and Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyngsboro and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.75 km).

Tyngsboro

#1 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.424485, 42.676497)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.82 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.80 $5.95 $11.90
Diesel $4.49 $5.57 $11.13

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyngsboro and Somerville. The current time is 21:12:43.

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.