Origin
Framingham, MA
Morning in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to City of 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
37m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Framingham, MA to Somerville, MA is 20.7 miles and takes about 37m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within Massachusetts, both in the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick transit rather than a scenic journey. Given the brief duration and minimal mileage, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a quick commute that gets you to your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Plympton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
5 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
122 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left
180 ft
·
18 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
18 sec
·
Frederick Street
5
Turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
6
Continue on MA 126
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
14
Continue on River Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 3; MA 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Plympton Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Plympton Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on MA 2A
369 ft
·
17 sec
·
Peabody Street
19
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cambridge Street
20
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
514 ft
·
29 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the slight left lane.
21
Turn left onto Quincy Street
428 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirkland Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Irving Street
337 ft
·
14 sec
·
Irving Street
24
Continue on Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Scott Street
25
Continue on Park Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
26
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
165 ft
·
9 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
27
Turn right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
28
Turn right onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
29
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Cambridge Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
City of Somerville, MA
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
6:29 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
12 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
37m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a 13.6-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which offers a consistent pace. The drive begins on local roads like Concord Street and Cochituate Road before merging onto the Turnpike. While the majority is highway, expect a brief transition as you enter and exit these main arteries. The character is predominantly one of efficient travel, designed to cover ground quickly rather than to showcase the landscape.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Concord Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 21 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Framingham, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park and Somerville.
Springfield
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Boston
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Allston-Brighton
17.2 mi in
|
~25m
Cambridge
17.2 mi in
|
~25m
Fenway Park
17.2 mi in
|
~25m
Somerville
17.7 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). 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 City of 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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 City of 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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