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Somerset

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Somerset

Somerset sits on the route: 10 minutes from Dighton, 40km from Ocean Drive (Newport).

Somerset is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 18,165, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Somerset sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Somerset to your route.

About Somerset

Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,303 at the 2020 census. It is the birthplace and hometown of Clifford Milburn Holland (1883–1924), the chief engineer and namesake of the Holland Tunnel in New York City. Somerset is a part of the South Coast region of

Read more Massachusetts which encompasses the communities that surround Buzzards Bay (excluding the Elizabeth Islands, Bourne and Falmouth), Mount Hope Bay and the Sakonnet River.

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What are the best things to do in Somerset?

Somerset offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Somerset located?

Somerset is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.7696 latitude, -71.1287 longitude.

What is the population of Somerset?

Somerset has a population of approximately 18,165 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
18,165
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.7696, -71.1287

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Worth the detour from Somerset

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Newport Mansions

Opulent Gilded Age summer 'cottages' of America's wealthiest families lining the Newport Cliff Walk along the Rhode Island coast.

36 km · about 40 min drive

coastal drive

Ocean Drive (Newport)

Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

40 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Martha's Vineyard

A charming island off the Massachusetts coast known for its quaint gingerbread cottages, beautiful beaches, and celebrity summer retreats.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Somerset

  • 40 kmOcean Drive (Newport)Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Somerset.

Dighton

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 6,283

Swansea

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 16,525

Assonet

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 4,084

Fall River

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 94,000

Freetown

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 8,472

Ocean Grove

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 2,811

Berkley

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 5,849

North Westport

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 4,571

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