How far is Wilmington, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Wilmington, MA to Somerville, MA is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Somerville.
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Start on Main Street
2232 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lowell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
1089 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
142 m · 15 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
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Continue on Harvard Street
1629 ft · 42 sec · Harvard Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1044 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1957 ft · 41 sec · Medford Street
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Continue on Medford Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Medford Street
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Turn right onto School Street
940 ft · 46 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
85 m · 14 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 Wilmington 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.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
9 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Somerville?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Wilmington and 6.8 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoneham.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 11.61 mi (18.68 km).
#1 Wilmington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 23,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.5464800, -71.1736700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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