Origin
Cochituate, MA
Late night in Cochituate on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cochituate, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cochituate, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cochituate to Somerville, you are looking at a quick 19.1-mile journey that typically takes about 32 minutes. This straightforward drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stops along the way. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. Since the entire trip stays within Massachusetts, you will find the transition between these two communities seamless. Use this route when you need a reliable, efficient connection between the suburbs and the city without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| Commonwealth Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prescott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Webster Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
88 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto MA 27
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Road
5
Continue on MA 30
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cochituate Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
12
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
15
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
16
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
18
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
19
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 27 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
2:00 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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for 71% of your total travel time. You will spend the bulk of your time on a 13.6-mile stretch of the turnpike, providing a consistent pace before transitioning to local roads. While the route begins on Commonwealth Road, it eventually shifts into the urban environment of Prospect Street as you approach your destination. Expect a functional, high-speed experience for the majority of the trip rather than a leisurely scenic tour. The contrast between the open highway and the final local road segments defines the overall rhythm of your time behind the wheel.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Commonwealth Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: 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 Cochituate, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Springfield
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Boston
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Allston-Brighton
15.9 mi in
|
~22m
Cambridge
15.9 mi in
|
~22m
Fenway Park
15.9 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Full guide →Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportunities for many of Somerville's creative class residents.
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 32m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 13.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.82 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.
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 Somerville, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 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 Somerville, 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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