Origin
Ashburnham, MA
Late night in Ashburnham on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashburnham, MA to Somerville, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashburnham, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Ashburnham to Somerville, expect a straightforward 49.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can budget roughly $8 for fuel to complete the drive, making it a very economical excursion within the Northeast region. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. The transition from the rural feel of Ashburnham to the urban environment of Somerville happens efficiently, providing a simple link between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 21.5 mi | 29m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Concord Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Ashburnham State Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Water Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fitchburg Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ashburnham Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 21.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashburnham, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 101
136 ft
·
7 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto MA 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street North
3
Continue on MA 12
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fitchburg Road
4
Continue on MA 12
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashburnham State Road
5
Continue on MA 12
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashburnham Street
6
Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Westminster Hill Road
7
Turn right onto Fairview Street
508 ft
·
22 sec
·
Fairview Street
8
Continue on Mayland Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mayland Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
River Street
10
Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kimball Street
12
Continue on MA 2A; MA 12
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimball Street
13
Continue on MA 2A; MA 12
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Laurel Street
14
Continue on MA 12
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 12
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Water Street
16
Continue on MA 12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
18
Merge onto MA 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Turnpike
19
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
22
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
23
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
24
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
25
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
26
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
27
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
30
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Russell Street
32
Continue on Cutter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cutter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
34
Turn left
163 ft
·
12 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Ashburnham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 12 / Main Street North
Turn left onto MA 12 / Main Street North
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Fairview Street
Turn right onto Fairview Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
6
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
Turn right onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.79
Concord Turnpike
(17.7 mi)
$1.24
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)
$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 49.9-mile route features a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, utilizing key arteries like the Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, and Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.5-mile segment on the Concord Turnpike, which offers a consistent rhythm before the road dynamic shifts. Expect the character of the drive to change as you transition from local roadways onto these faster highway corridors. Navigating these different road types requires a bit of focus, but the path remains manageable for most drivers.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on Concord Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 12 / Main Street North.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 12 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Fairview Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ashburnham, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Woburn
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Medford
47.2 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via US 3; MA 16
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Full guide →Founded 1630
Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportunities for many of Somerville's creative class residents.
Top landmarks
- • Mystic Valley Parkway — Historic road in Massachusetts
- • Alewife Brook Parkway — highway in Massachusetts
- • Martin W. Carr School
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.79 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Somerville, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 12 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Fairview Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somerville, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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