Origin
City of Somerville, MA
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Somerville, MA to Pepperell, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
37.9 mi
61 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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
Pepperell, MA
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Trip Overview
This 37.9-mile drive from Somerville, MA, to Pepperell, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost (estimated at $6), it's an ideal candidate for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 3, Pleasant Street, and Main Street, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are in the Northeast region, you'll remain within familiar territory throughout the journey. This drive is perfect for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 17.9 mi | 21m |
| Pleasant Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Winthrop Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dunstable Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 17.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville, MA and Pepperell, MA.
1
Start on Pembroke Street
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pembroke Street
2
Turn left onto Tennyson Street
449 ft
·
21 sec
·
Tennyson Street
3
Turn left onto Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
4
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Medford Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Winthrop Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
9
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
10
Continue on MA 38
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Bacon Street
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bacon Street
12
Continue on Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
13
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
14
Turn right onto US 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
15
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
16
Continue on US 3
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cambridge Street
17
Take the exit onto US 3
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 3
Toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
18
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 3
Exit 50B-A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 3
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 88
Toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
252 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Westford Road, Westford
25
Turn left onto Westford Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Westford Road
26
Turn right onto Dunstable Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
27
Continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
28
Turn straight onto MA 113
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
29
Turn straight onto MA 113
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
30
Continue on MA 113
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lowell Road
31
Continue on MA 113
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tarbell Street
32
At end of road, turn right onto MA 113
314 ft
·
15 sec
·
Groton Street
33
Turn left onto MA 113
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
34
Enter roundabout onto MA 111
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
River Road
35
Continue on MA 111
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
River Road
36
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50B-A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
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 88
Toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
7
28.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Westford Road, Westford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Westford Road, Westford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 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 | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
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
Pepperell, MA
Morning in Pepperell on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
19 mi in
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 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 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 47% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles on US 3, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition off US 3, the character of the drive will likely shift to more local roads, indicated by Pleasant Street and Main Street. This suggests a blend of faster-paced highway sections followed by slower, more community-oriented driving as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of progression from more arterial routes to quieter, local thoroughfares.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on US 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 10.5 miles in near US 3.
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 37.9 miles you will encounter 22 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 10.5 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 City of Somerville, MA and Pepperell, MA, road signs point toward Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Tyngsboro and Westford.
Lowell
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 3
Middlesex Turnpike
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 3
Burlington
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 3
Nashua New Hampshire
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 3
Tyngsboro
28.2 mi in
|
~39m
Westford
28.2 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 17.9 miles on US 3. 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 Pepperell, 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 10.5 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man 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 Pepperell, 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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