Origin
Bridgewater, MA
Morning in Bridgewater on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgewater, 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
52m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgewater, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 35.8-mile drive from Bridgewater to Somerville, MA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 52 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-93 and Amvets Highway, with a significant portion on the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this is an economical journey. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road transitions. Since it's a short trip within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or significant changes in scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| Amvets Highway | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Center Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Temple Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 13.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
84 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto MA 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on MA 28; MA 106
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
6
Merge onto MA 24
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto MA 38
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
14
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Temple Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
18
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Bridgewater, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 28 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 28 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
34.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
34.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
6:33 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
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
52m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 46% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on I-93, offering a period of consistent speed. While much of the journey will be on major arteries like I-93 and Amvets Highway, be prepared for transitions as you approach Somerville. This means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the potentially more varied conditions of local roads as you get closer to your destination.
46% 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: 13.2 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 28 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 28 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bridgewater, MA
Full guide →Bridgewater is a city in Massachusetts. Its population was about 29,000 in the 2020 census, and it is home to Bridgewater State College. This article also covers East Bridgewater, population about 14k in the 2020 census; and West Bridgewater, population about 8k in the 2020 census.
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 52m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 13.2 miles on I 93. 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: near the start (MA 28 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 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 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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