Origin
Boxborough, MA
Morning in Boxborough on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boxborough, 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
45m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boxborough, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Boxborough to Somerville covers a direct 24.6-mile span that typically takes about 45 minutes to navigate. Because this distance is quite short, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Hill Road, Middle Road, and Massachusetts Avenue, steering clear of major highways entirely. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Massachusetts towns. It functions best as a straightforward, no-nonsense commute rather than a leisurely road trip vacation. Expect a practical, efficient journey that gets you from point A to point B without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Concord Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| MA 111 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Middle Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 7.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boxborough, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Middle Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
3
Turn left onto MA 111
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto MA 111
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
MA 111
Toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
6
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
8
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
9
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
10
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
13
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Russell Street
15
Continue on Cutter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cutter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
17
Turn left
163 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 111
Take the ramp onto MA 111 toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MA 2; MA 2A / Elm Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A / Elm Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
Merge onto US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medfo...
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$3.94 one way
$7.87 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)
$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
Concord Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 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
45m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey consists of 0% highway driving, keeping you on local roads for the duration of the 45-minute trip. You will not find any long, straight stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Hill Road. Navigating these local arteries requires frequent adjustments and careful maneuvering through the local landscape. You will feel the constant shifts of town driving as you progress through the Northeast region, making for a very hands-on experience compared to typical high-speed highway travel.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Concord Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near MA 111.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 4.7 miles (MA 111): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (MA 2; MA 2A / Elm Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Boxborough, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Woburn and Medford.
Boston
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
|
via MA 111
Woburn
21.8 mi in
|
~36m
Medford
21.9 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 3; MA 16
About the Cities
Starting in Boxborough, MA
Full guide →Acton is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 24,000 in the 2020 census. Boxborough is a town with a population of about 6,000 (2020). Maynard is a town with a population of 11,000 (2020). Stow is a town with a population of 7,000 (2020).
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 45m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.75 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.
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 4.7 miles (MA 111): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (MA 2; MA 2A / Elm Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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