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Trip from City of Somerville, MA to East Longmeadow, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
88.1 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
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
Trip Overview
Somerville, MA to East Longmeadow, MA is 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, making it a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so expect a direct but potentially busy travel experience depending on traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44 miles from City of Somerville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 75.6 mi | 1h 28m |
| Parker Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Elm Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cooley Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Medford Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 75.6 mi, about 1h 28m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 240 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,381 veh/hr typical · worst 4,137
Quietest
2 AM
~241 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville, MA and East Longmeadow, 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
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Toward Washington Street
7
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
8
Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Soldiers Field Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54
Toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
16
Turn left onto MA 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn straight
166 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MA 21: Center Street
18
Turn slight right onto MA 21
437 ft
·
15 sec
·
Center Street
19
Turn slight right
301 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MA 21: Main Street
20
Turn straight onto MA 21
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto MA 21; MA 141
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Parker Street
22
Continue on Cooley Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooley Street
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Cooley Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooley Street
24
Continue on Elm Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
25
Turn left onto MA 83
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 83
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pleasant Street
27
Continue on MA 83
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
28
Arrive at destination
MA 83
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 57m estimated drive time, leaving Somerville, MA in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid the worst of the rush hour traffic. Since this is a single-day trip with no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $15, and plan to refuel before you hit the longest stretch of highway if you prefer a full tank. The transition from the Massachusetts Turnpike to local roads like Parker Street marks the point where you'll need to pay closer attention to navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44 miles from City of Somerville, MA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Longmeadow, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving City of Somerville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Somerville, MA
This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from City of Somerville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 75.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44 miles from City of Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Westborough Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Natick Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Framingham Service Plaza Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Ludlow Service Plaza Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Ludlow Service Plaza Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Charlton Service Plaza Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Newton Service Plaza
0.8 mi from route
Commissioners Landing
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 79.6 — 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
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MA 28 / McGrath Highway
Turn right onto MA 28 / McGrath Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
6
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 54
Toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.03 one way
$30.06 round trip
$4.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.77 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| premium | $5.18 | $17.95 | $35.91 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $20.70 | $41.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.53
Massachusetts Turnpike
(75.6 mi)
$4.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Origin
City of Somerville, MA
Evening in City of Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Longmeadow, MA
Evening in East Longmeadow on Wednesday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Sunderland, MA
44 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
37 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Closure: USS Cassin Young
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 12.1
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$15
near mile 3
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 78.9
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 3
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 86% of the 88.1 miles on major roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll encounter a long stretch of 75.6 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to surface streets like Parker Street and Elm Street. Expect a high volume of exits and traffic merging as you navigate the highway sections, particularly closer to urban areas.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Parker Street. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.8 miles (MA 28 / McGrath Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
862 ft
52 ft
Total Climb
1,079 ft
Total Descent
926 ft
Highest Point
862 ft
~62.9 mi in
Elevation Range
810 ft
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 City of Somerville, MA to East Longmeadow, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Belchertown along the way.
Belchertown
79.6 mi in
|
~1h 40m
About the Cities
Arriving in East Longmeadow, MA
Full guide →Founded 1720
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 1h 57m. Total distance: 88.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.53 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.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 East Longmeadow, 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 1.3 miles (Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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 East Longmeadow, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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