How far is Weston, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Weston, MA to Somerville, MA is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weston and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston and Somerville.
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Start on Boston Post Road
1615 ft · 49 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto School Street
159 m · 24 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road Bypass
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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
1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Russell Street
1120 ft · 43 sec · Russell Street
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Continue on Cutter Avenue
617 ft · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Weston and 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.
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Weston and Slight Chance Light Rain 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 Weston to Somerville?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Weston and 9 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Weston and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.88 km).
#1 Weston
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,028 |
| Coordinates | 42.3667600, -71.3031100 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
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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