Origin
Halifax, MA
Late night in Halifax on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halifax, 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
58m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halifax, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Halifax to Somerville covers 41.8 miles through the Northeast, a trip that typically takes about 57 minutes under normal conditions. Since this is a straightforward drive, you can easily complete it as a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Washington Street, Bedford Street, and Main Street. With a fuel cost of approximately $7, this route is quite budget-friendly. It is a practical connection between these two Massachusetts locations, offering a direct path that keeps your travel time under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Plymouth Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 93 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 106
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Plymouth Street
2
Turn slight right onto Washington Street
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 18
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 18
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
5
Continue on MA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on MA 18
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Boston
8
Merge onto MA 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
15
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Medford Street
332 ft
·
12 sec
·
Medford Street
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
18
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at destination
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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Halifax, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 34.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
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 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
6
34 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
McGrath Highway
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
2:01 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
58m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous highway commute. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will stay off high-speed interstates and remain on local roads for the entire 41.8-mile journey. Because you are navigating through local streets, the pace is dictated by traffic patterns and intersection turns rather than open-road cruising. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention as you transition between the various local roadways.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 17.3 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Halifax, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Sullivan Square along the way.
Sullivan Square
33.6 mi in
|
~52m
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 58m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on MA 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 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 17.3 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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