Origin
City of Somerville, MA
Night in City of Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Somerville, MA to Head of Westport, 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 21m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 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
Head of Westport, MA
Dirk De Vlaminck
Trip Overview
The City of Somerville, MA to Head of Westport, MA is 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m via Amvets Highway and MA 24, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region down to another part of the Northeast. With a mixed highway and surface road profile, expect a blend of faster travel and local cruising. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a day trip or as part of a larger New England itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| I 93 | 15.9 mi | 22m |
| MA 24 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 195 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Old County Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 381 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~5,258 veh/hr typical · worst 6,407
Quietest
2 AM
~511 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
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 Head of Westport, 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
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Medford Street
4
Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Street
5
Turn left onto MA 28
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
7
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
10
Merge onto I 93
12 mi
·
17 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on MA 24
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 24
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
MA 24
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River, Newport Rhode Island
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 4
Toward I 195 East: New Bedford
16
Merge onto I 195
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 16
Toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MA 88
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
19
Turn left onto Old County Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old County Road
20
Arrive at destination
Old County Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from City of Somerville, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.56 one way
$21.12 round trip
$4.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.77 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
| premium | $5.18 | $12.61 | $25.23 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Head of Westport, MA
Night in Head of Westport on Wednesday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 21m 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?
You'll cover 35% of this route on highways, with the remaining 65% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway, indicating a substantial portion of your drive will be on faster roads. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating local streets as you approach your destination. The mixed profile means you'll notice changes in traffic density and speed limits.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on Amvets Highway.
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 around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.2 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
231 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
363 ft
Total Descent
402 ft
Highest Point
231 ft
~22.1 mi in
Elevation Range
218 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 Head of Westport, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Newport Rhode Island along the way.
Newport Rhode Island
51 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via MA 24
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on Amvets Highway. 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 Head of Westport, 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.2 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Head of Westport, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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