Origin
Avon, MA
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
For a quick trip across the Northeast, traveling the 21.5 miles from Avon to Somerville is a straightforward endeavor. You can expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel covers the entirety of your journey. Navigating this route involves a mix of the Yankee Division Highway, the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, and North Street. Because the drive is short and efficient, it works perfectly for commuters or those looking to connect between these two Massachusetts hubs without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Granite Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 93 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pond Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on North Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Pond Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
6
Continue on Granite Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Granite Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston, Cape Cod
8
Merge onto I 93; US 1
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
14
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Medford Street
332 ft
·
12 sec
·
Medford Street
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
17
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 28 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
6
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
9 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
37m 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 21.5-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition between different road types. About 18 miles of your trip take place on highways, providing a brief period of steady movement. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.7 miles while cruising on the Yankee Division Highway. As you move away from the highway portions, the character of the road shifts, demanding more frequent maneuvers to navigate the local streets. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that balances high-speed segments with the technical demands of navigating closer to your destination.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (I 93): 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 Avon, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Sullivan Square.
Cape Cod
6.9 mi in
|
~12m
Sullivan Square
19.6 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Full guide →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.
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 37m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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