How far is Wilbraham, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Wilbraham, MA to Somerville, MA is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilbraham and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilbraham and Somerville.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Boston Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Wilbraham Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Wilbraham Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
94 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
991 ft · 38 sec · Webster Avenue
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Continue on Bow Street
851 ft · 40 sec · Bow Street
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Turn slight right onto Summer Street
923 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
1161 ft · 57 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
552 ft · 30 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
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 Wilbraham and Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
67.5 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilbraham 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 Wilbraham to Somerville?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Wilbraham and 39.6 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wilbraham and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilbraham and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 70.51 mi (113.48 km).
#1 Wilbraham
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,670 |
| Coordinates | 42.1237100, -72.4314700 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
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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