Origin
City of Somerville, MA
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Somerville, MA to Brookline, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Brookline, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 6.6-mile drive from Somerville, MA to Brookline, MA, is estimated to take about 17 minutes, making it a perfect 1-day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Given its brevity and local road nature, this route is best tackled in a single go, requiring no overnight stops. Both locations are situated in the Northeast region of Massachusetts, keeping you within a familiar area for this quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Storrow Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Brookline Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Medford Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Monsignor O'Brien Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Charles River Dam Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beacon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| White Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Storrow Drive
— 1.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville, MA and Brookline, MA.
1
Start on Pembroke Street
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pembroke Street
2
Turn left onto Tennyson Street
449 ft
·
24 sec
·
Tennyson Street
3
Turn right onto Medford Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
4
Continue on Medford Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Medford Street
5
Turn right onto MA 28
395 ft
·
8 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Toward Washington Street
7
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
9
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Charles River Dam Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Storrow Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 28
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrow Drive
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlesgate
411 ft
·
14 sec
·
Charlesgate
Toward Kenmore Square, Fenway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Kenmore Square
14
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Beacon Street
15
Turn straight onto MA 2
194 ft
·
5 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Brookline Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Brookline Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto MA 9
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit
427 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Washington Street, Harvard Street, Brighton
19
Turn slight right onto Washington Street
160 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
20
Turn left onto White Place
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
White Place
21
Arrive at destination
White Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 28 / McGrath Highway
Turn right onto MA 28 / McGrath Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 28 / Storrow Drive
Turn right onto MA 28 / Storrow Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 28 / Storrow Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 28 / Storrow Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Charlesgate
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlesgate toward Kenmore Square, Fenway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Kenmore Square, Fenway
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Brookline Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Brookline Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Brookline, MA
Morning in Brookline on Sunday
Local time
10:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 1.8 miles along Storrow Drive. This journey emphasizes navigating city streets and local thoroughfares rather than open highway cruising. You'll be transitioning between different local roads like Brookline Avenue and McGrath Highway, so keep your focus on the immediate surroundings as you make frequent turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on Storrow Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 0.8 miles in near MA 28 / McGrath Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 6.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MA 28 / McGrath Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (MA 28 / Storrow Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (MA 28 / Storrow Drive): 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 City of Somerville, MA and Brookline, MA, road signs point toward Kenmore Square and Fenway.
Kenmore Square
4.4 mi in
|
~10m
|
via Charlesgate
Fenway
4.4 mi in
|
~10m
|
via Charlesgate
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile jaunt is perfect for a same-day round trip, easily doable in under 20 minutes each way without needing to stop for breaks.
Family Friendly
While the 6.6 miles are short enough for kids, the 9/10 complexity and turn-heavy nature of this route might make navigation a challenge for families.
Solo Traveler
With a 9/10 complexity and 0% highway, this 6.6-mile route might be a bit too turn-heavy for a truly engaging solo drive, but it's certainly comfortable distance-wise.
EV Driver
At just 6.6 miles, this trip is absolutely no sweat for an EV on a single charge, and the low fuel cost of $1.06 is a nice bonus.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.8 miles on Storrow Drive. 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 Brookline, 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 0.8 miles (MA 28 / McGrath Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (MA 28 / Storrow Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (MA 28 / Storrow Drive): 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 Brookline, 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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