How far is Westfield, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Westfield, MA to Somerville, MA is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
95.17 mi
01h 41m
Flight
86.31 mi
138.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.17 mi
Kilometers
153.16 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Westfield
47.5 mi
00h 50m
To Somerville
47.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    32 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

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

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Westfield 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 94%
Prospect Street
0.93 mi · 1%
North Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.5 mi · 1%
Friendlys Way
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

89.8 mi · 01h 45m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 50m from Westfield
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westfield and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westfield to Somerville?

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Westfield and 47.7 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westfield and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 86.31 mi (138.9 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population41,063
Coordinates42.1250900, -72.7495400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.749607, 42.125104)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.77 $29.55
Premium $4.80 $16.12 $32.25
Diesel $4.49 $15.08 $30.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westfield and Somerville. The current time is 02:19:29.

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.