Origin
Hanson, MA
Morning in Hanson on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanson, 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
48m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanson, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This relatively short, 29.9-mile drive from Hanson, MA to Somerville, MA will take you about 48 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate on MA 3 and Pilgrims Highway, with a 44% highway share, so expect a mix of driving experiences. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary, offering you flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Plymouth Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Whitman Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bedford Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 58
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Liberty Street
2
Continue on MA 58
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Continue on MA 58
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Spring Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitman Street
5
Continue on MA 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymouth Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 58
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Plymouth Street
7
Continue on MA 58
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Plymouth Street
8
Turn left onto MA 139
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Avenue
9
Turn right onto MA 18
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Street
10
Continue on MA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MA 18
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Boston
13
Merge onto MA 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto MA 38
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
20
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Temple Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
22
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
24
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
26.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
28.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Temple Street
Turn left onto Temple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.57 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
10:58 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
2 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
48m 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?
The drive from Hanson to Somerville presents a mixed driving profile, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on MA 3 and Pilgrims Highway, offering moments of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 8.4 miles on MA 3, allowing for a consistent pace. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, transitioning from more open highway driving to potentially more local road conditions as you approach Somerville. This blend means you'll need to be adaptable to changing speed limits and traffic patterns throughout the 48-minute trip.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 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?
9/10
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 11.1 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
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 14 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 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 11.1 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston 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 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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