Origin
City of Somerville, MA
Evening in City of Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Somerville, MA to Wrentham, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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
Wrentham, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Somerville, MA to Wrentham, MA is 35.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 93 and I 95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive well-suited for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 19.1 mi | 26m |
| I 95 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| General Edwards Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Boston Providence Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 19.1 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 433 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~5,288 veh/hr typical · worst 6,342
Quietest
2 AM
~492 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
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 Wrentham, 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
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
14
Merge onto I 95
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
General Edwards Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Providence Highway
18
Continue on US 1
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
19
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on East Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Street
22
Continue on MA 1A
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
23
Arrive at destination
MA 1A
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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 28.1 — 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
8
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
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 19
Toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| premium | $5.06 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
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
Wrentham, MA
Evening in Wrentham on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Milton, MA
18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 71% of the drive on interstates. You'll encounter a stretch of 19.1 miles on I 93 before transitioning. Expect frequent exits as you navigate these busy highways. After leaving the interstate system, you'll transition to surface roads like East Street for the remainder of the trip.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 95. 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
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 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
323 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
456 ft
Total Descent
275 ft
Highest Point
323 ft
~33.3 mi in
Elevation Range
313 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Wrentham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1660
Franklin is a city of 37,000 in Massachusetts. Bellingham is a town with a population of 17,000 (2020). Birthplace of noted author William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic. Medway is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020). Birthplace of famed U.S. outdoorsman John "Grizzly" Adams. Millis is a town with a population of 8,000 (2020). Home to the Sikh Temple, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara. Norfolk is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Wrentham is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Famous for its premium outlet mall shopping and the home of Hellen Keller.
Top landmarks
- • Original Congregational Church of Wrentham — historic church in Massachusetts, United States
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 53m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 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 Wrentham, 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wrentham, 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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