Origin
Dedham, MA
Late night in Dedham on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dedham, MA to Somerville, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dedham, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
This 13.3-mile drive from Dedham, MA to Somerville, MA takes about 31 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 21% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, making it an economical option. The route offers a glimpse into the Northeast region's urban and suburban landscapes. With no designated stops, this drive is straightforward and efficient, perfect for a quick transfer between towns without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Lee Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Providence Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Hill Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Allston Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
— 2.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
269 ft
·
6 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Harris Street
459 ft
·
23 sec
·
Harris Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
448 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
6
Merge onto Providence Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Highway
7
Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
8
Turn left onto Independence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Grove Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
11
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grove Street
12
Continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newton Street
13
Turn left onto Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clyde Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on Lee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
15
Continue on Lee Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lee Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto MA 9
426 ft
·
12 sec
·
Boylston Street
17
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Sutherland Road
217 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sutherland Road
19
Continue on Sutherland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sutherland Road
20
Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
21
Turn right onto Washington Street
257 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
22
Turn left onto Allston Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Allston Street
23
Turn right onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
24
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
28
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
29
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
30
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
31
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
32
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
33
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Independence Drive
Turn left onto Independence Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Grove Street
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Harvard Avenue
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
4 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
31m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 13.3-mile trip. While 21% of the route involves highway travel, the majority is on surface streets, demanding your attention with frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles along Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. This road's personality shifts from suburban arteries to more built-up local streets as you approach your destination. It's a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged, rather than a monotonous cruise.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Washington Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dedham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1635
Dedham is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 25,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Norfolk County Courthouse — National Historic Landmark in Dedham, Massachusetts
- • Stony Brook Reservation Parkways — historic district in the United States
- • Ames Schoolhouse — school building in Dedham, Massachusetts
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Full guide →Founded 1630
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.
Top landmarks
- • Mystic Valley Parkway — Historic road in Massachusetts
- • Alewife Brook Parkway — highway in Massachusetts
- • Martin W. Carr School
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 31m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. 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 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: at 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Washington Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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