How far is Westborough, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Westborough, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
32.98 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.6 mi
44.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.98 mi
Kilometers
53.07 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Westborough
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westborough
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westborough
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Westborough
15.6 mi
00h 23m
To City of Somerville
17.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
62ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westborough and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westborough and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m ยท 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    159 m ยท 24 sec ยท Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Milk Street

    66 m ยท 6 sec ยท Milk Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Milk Street

    81 m ยท 11 sec ยท Milk Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    52 m ยท 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    26 m ยท 2 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท East Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    684 ft ยท 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi ยท 8 min ยท Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท Worcester Road

  11. 11

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

    1880 ft ยท 46 sec

  12. 12

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

    1600 ft ยท 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi ยท 24 min ยท Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2628 ft ยท 1 min

  15. 15

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

    872 ft ยท 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m ยท 6 sec ยท Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft ยท 19 sec ยท River Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft ยท 1 min ยท Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft ยท 57 sec ยท Plympton Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1024 ft ยท 49 sec ยท Massachusetts Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m ยท 18 sec ยท Peabody Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft ยท 26 sec ยท Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m ยท 30 sec ยท Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m ยท 17 sec ยท Quincy Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street

    981 ft ยท 39 sec ยท Kirkland Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m ยท 14 sec ยท Irving Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft ยท 37 sec ยท Scott Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft ยท 1 min ยท Park Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m ยท 10 sec ยท Somerville Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft ยท 2 min ยท Central Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m ยท 5 sec ยท Pembroke Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westborough and City of Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi ยท 58%
Turnpike Road
5.43 mi ยท 16%
East Main Street
1.41 mi ยท 4%
Worcester Road
0.79 mi ยท 2%
I 90 East
0.66 mi ยท 2%
Central Street
0.61 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi ยท 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 23m from Westborough
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westborough 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 Westborough to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Westborough and 17.4 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westborough and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westborough and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.42 km).

Westborough

#1 Westborough

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,063
Coordinates42.2695400, -71.6161800
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Street (-71.616022, 42.269347)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L ยท about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.32 gal ยท 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.94 $5.73 $11.46
Premium $5.35 $6.21 $12.42
Diesel $6.33 $7.34 $14.68

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westborough and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:52:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.