Origin
Holden, MA
Morning in Holden on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holden, 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
1h 15m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holden, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 52.2-mile drive from Holden to Somerville, Massachusetts, is a manageable 1-hour and 9-minute journey. With no highway driving, expect a relaxed, local feel throughout. It's an ideal day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8, making it an economical option. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent New England experience from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 34 mi | 40m |
| Salisbury Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Major Taylor Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 34 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto MA 122A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Salisbury Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on Concord Street
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Concord Street
6
Turn right onto MA 70
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lincoln Street
7
Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Major Taylor Boulevard
8
Continue on Foster Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Foster Street
9
Turn left onto Front Street
467 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
11
Continue on Grafton Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grafton Street
12
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grafton Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
14
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
15
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto I 90
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
22
Continue on River Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 3; MA 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Plympton Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Plympton Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on MA 2A
369 ft
·
17 sec
·
Peabody Street
27
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cambridge Street
28
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
514 ft
·
29 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the slight left lane.
29
Turn left onto Quincy Street
428 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
Use the left lane.
30
At end of road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirkland Street
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto Irving Street
337 ft
·
14 sec
·
Irving Street
32
Continue on Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Scott Street
33
Continue on Park Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
34
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
165 ft
·
9 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
35
Turn right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
36
Turn right onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
37
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Holden, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 47.1 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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.
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Quincy Street
Turn left onto Quincy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
Massachusetts Turnpike
(34 mi)
$2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
City of Somerville, MA
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
8:09 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
1 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
1h 15m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and along familiar-feeling streets rather than open highways. The entire 52.2 miles will be on local roads, with zero highway share. While there isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch noted, anticipate frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through various communities. The main roads you'll likely follow include Maple Street, Main Street, and Salisbury Street, providing a grounded, community-focused driving experience.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Salisbury Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 23 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 47.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles (MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holden, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park and Somerville.
Allston-Brighton
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Cambridge
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Fenway Park
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Somerville
47.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.04 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 47.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles (MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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