Origin
Berlin, MA
Late night in Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berlin, 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
55m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berlin, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Berlin to Somerville is a straightforward 39-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. You will primarily navigate using I-495 South, I-90, and the Massachusetts Turnpike to reach your destination. Since this trip is well under an hour, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, the route is highly economical for commuters or weekend travelers. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Northeast region, keeping the journey within the familiar landscape of Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 24.1 mi | 29m |
| I 495 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Central Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Prescott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Webster Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Summer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 24.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 62
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
3
Merge onto I 495
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 58
Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
5
Merge onto I 90
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
9
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
11
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
12
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
13
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
14
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
15
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
16
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Berlin, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 36.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.44
Massachusetts Turnpike
(24.1 mi)
$1.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
5:47 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
2 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
55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While you utilize major infrastructure like the Massachusetts Turnpike, the route features no significant uninterrupted stretches on a single interstate, as the longest segment on I-495 South is negligible. You will find yourself transitioning between various road types, requiring you to stay alert at intersections and highway transitions. The experience behind the wheel is defined by constant movement through local infrastructure rather than long-distance interstate hauling. Prepare for a dynamic drive that demands your full attention as you shift through different road environments.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Berlin, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Boston
11 mi in
|
~14m
Allston-Brighton
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
Cambridge
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
Fenway Park
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Berlin, MA
Full guide →Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
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 55m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.44 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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: at 2 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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