How far is Wayland, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Wayland, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wayland and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland and City of Somerville.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Boston Post Road
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Continue on Weston Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1946 ft · 33 sec · Linden Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Turn right onto Trapelo Road
1691 ft · 42 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
117 m · 10 sec · Lake Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
745 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1 mi · 1 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
1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square
71 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
8 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Warner Street
914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street
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Continue on Harvard Street
1799 ft · 41 sec · Harvard Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1044 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1957 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street
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Continue on Medford Street
2051 ft · 1 min · Medford Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
551 ft · 23 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wayland and City of 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.
Boston Post Road
Turn right onto Boston Post Road
4.89 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wayland 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 Wayland to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Wayland and 10.3 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wayland and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Waltham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waltham.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayland and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.6 km).
#1 Wayland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.3626000, -71.3614500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
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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