How far is Whitman, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Whitman, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
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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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and City of Somerville.
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Start on Central Street
14 m · 7 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
132 m · 17 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
3 mi · 5 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston
2159 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
780 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
668 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue
1103 ft · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue
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Turn left onto Temple Street
1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Central Street
1690 ft · 1 min · 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 Whitman 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.
I 93 North
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.41 mi · 00h 11m
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 Whitman 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 Whitman to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Whitman and 13.9 miles from City of Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitman and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 23.04 mi (37.08 km).
#1 Whitman
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 15,295 |
| Coordinates | 42.0806600, -70.9356000 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
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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