How far is Upton, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Upton, MA to Somerville, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
36.39 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.62 mi
47.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.62 mi
Kilometers
47.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.39 mi
Kilometers
58.56 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Upton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upton
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Somerville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upton
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Upton
18.7 mi
00h 24m
To Somerville
17.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2434 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto School Street

    106 m · 12 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

    991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bow Street

    851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upton 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 53%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 15%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 10%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 6%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 24m from Upton
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upton and Partly Sunny then 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 Upton to Somerville?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Upton and 17.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 29.62 mi (47.67 km).

Upton

#1 Upton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,088
Coordinates42.1745400, -71.6022900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.602442, 42.174611)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upton and Somerville. The current time is 15:56:39.

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.