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Trip from Hingham, 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

36m

Distance

19.3 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Massachusetts, United States

Hingham, MA

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Downtown City of Somerville, MA, MA

City of Somerville, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Hingham to Somerville is 19.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Southeast Expressway and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly direct trip, suitable for a quick commute or a short excursion. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate from a more suburban feel into an urban environment. Given its short duration, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, making it an easy same-day journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Newport Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Lincoln Street 2.3 mi 3m
Bridge Street 1.7 mi 2m
Washington Street 1.7 mi 2m
I 93 1.6 mi 2m
Hancock Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Southeast Expressway — 3.3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hingham, MA and City of Somerville, MA.

1

Start on South Street

50 ft · 5 sec · South Street
2

Turn right onto Central Street

212 ft · 6 sec · Central Street
3

Turn left onto North Street

239 ft · 4 sec · North Street
4

Turn slight right onto Lincoln Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Street
5

Turn slight right

167 ft · 5 sec
6

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
7

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
8

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge
9

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
10

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
11

Continue on MA 3A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Adams Street
14

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Turn slight left onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
16

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Neponset Avenue
17

Merge onto MA 3A

247 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
19

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

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.
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 21 Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford Use the slight right lane.
23

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.
24

Turn straight onto MA 38

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue
25

Turn left onto Temple Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Temple Street
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway
27

Turn left onto Central Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Central Street
Use the left lane.
28

Turn left onto Pembroke Street

129 ft · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
29

Arrive at destination

Pembroke Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
9.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | MA 3A

Take the exit onto MA 3A toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
16.2 mi into trip | ~29m 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
17.8 mi into trip | ~31m 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
18 mi into trip | ~31m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.09 one way

$6.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.37 $6.74
premium $4.82 $3.66 $7.33
diesel $5.61 $4.26 $8.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hingham, MA

Morning in Hingham on Sunday

Local time

10:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Somerville, MA

Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday

Local time

10:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Areas Of Fog

NE 3 mph 1% chance 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

9 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

36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 42% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on major arteries like the Southeast Expressway and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 3.3 miles on the Southeast Expressway, allowing for a consistent pace. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, moving from more open roadways to the denser conditions typical of approaches to a major city. Be prepared for varying traffic patterns as you transition between these environments.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Southeast Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 9.4 miles in near MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 16 decision points packed into just 19.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (I 93): 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.

On the drive from Hingham, MA to City of Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

Medford

17.8 mi in | ~31m

About the Cities

Starting in Hingham, MA

Full guide →

Hingham is a coastal town in the South Shore region of Massachusetts about 15 miles south of Boston.

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 36m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 3.3 miles on Southeast Expressway. 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 9.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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