How far is Waltham, MA from Somerville, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waltham and Somerville is 6.99 miles (11.25 km).
Flight distance from Waltham, MA to Somerville, MA is 6.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waltham, Massachusetts to Somerville, Massachusetts is: 11.23 miles (18.08 km) by car.
Driving from Waltham to Somerville will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Waltham is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waltham Heritage State Park and the Waltham History Museum.
| Population | 62069 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'35"N 71°14'8"W |
| Latitude | 42.3764900 |
| Longitude | -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Mystic River in northeastern Massachusetts. Somerville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Somerville Public Library and the Somerville Museum.
| Population | 80935 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°23'15"N 71°5'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.3876000 |
| Longitude | -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Somerville: (-71.099387,42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time Between Waltham and Somerville
The distance between Waltham and Somerville is 18 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Waltham and Somerville. The current time is 04:44:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.5 liters (0.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waltham and Somerville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waltham to Somerville is $1.42 (diesel $1.78).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.42 | $1.65 | $1.78 | $1.78 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 27, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waltham and Somerville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
