Origin
Billerica, MA
Morning in Billerica on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Billerica, MA to City of 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
30m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Billerica, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Billerica, MA to City of Somerville, MA is 18.4 miles and takes about 30m via US 3, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for your activities upon arrival. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extensive road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Concord Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Winthrop Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Medford Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billerica, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
314 ft
·
8 sec
·
Boston Road
2
Continue on MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Concord Road
3
Continue on Concord Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
5
Merge onto US 3
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 3
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 3
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 3
8
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
9
Take the exit onto US 3
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 3
Exit 51A
Toward US 3 South: Winchester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 3
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
12
Continue on US 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
13
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
15
Enter roundabout onto MA 38
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on MA 38
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on MA 38
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 60
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
High Street
19
Continue on MA 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
20
Turn slight right onto Clippership Drive
114 ft
·
6 sec
·
Clippership Drive
21
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Medford Street
24
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
25
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Central Street
26
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
27
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward US 3 South: Burlington
Navigation decision point
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
9
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 South: Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51A
Toward US 3 South: Winchester
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 3 / Cambridge Street
Merge onto US 3 / Cambridge Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Church Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
City of Somerville, MA
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
SE 0 to 3 mph
12% chance
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
7 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 35% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on US 3, providing a taste of highway speed. As you progress, expect the roadway to transition from potentially faster highway sections to more local roads as you approach Somerville. The overall profile suggests a blend of efficiency and local navigation, not a constant interstate cruise. You'll likely find yourself on familiar-feeling roads as you get closer to your destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on US 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 1.8 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Billerica, MA to City of Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Peabody along the way.
Peabody
7 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 3
About the Cities
Starting in Billerica, MA
Full guide →Billerica is a city of 42,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts that is on the border between Boston’s inner suburbs to the south and the Merrimack Valley region to the north.
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 30m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). 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 6.5 miles on US 3. 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 City of 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Lowell 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 City of 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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