How far is Worcester, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.81 mi
01h 01m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.81 mi
Kilometers
81.77 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 30, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-30T01:58
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Worcester
21.5 mi
00h 30m
To City of Somerville
29.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    533 ft · 19 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    3159 ft · 1 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    1223 ft · 57 sec · Plympton Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Peabody Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Peabody Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street

    157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street

  23. 23

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

    981 ft · 39 sec · Kirkland Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Irving Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Irving Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Scott Street

    876 ft · 37 sec · Scott Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Street

    1303 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    50 m · 10 sec · Somerville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · Central Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and City of 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 67%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 7%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 3%
Central Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Memorial Drive
0.6 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 41m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 30m from Worcester
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Worcester and 29.3 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.36 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.93
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.96 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.80 $8.59 $17.18
Diesel $4.49 $8.03 $16.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and City of Somerville. The current time is 01:58:54.

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.