Origin
Holliston, MA
Late night in Holliston on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holliston, 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
48m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
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.
Holliston, MA
Italo Melo
Somerville, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 23.9-mile drive from Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA will take about 48 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short excursion. You'll navigate through local streets, including Washington Street and Eliot Street, with a portion on the Massachusetts Turnpike, accounting for 21% highway driving. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local journey, ideal for a quick commute or a short regional visit within the Northeast. Since it's a short drive with no recommended stops, you can easily fit it into any part of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 9.1 mi | 18m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Woodland Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 9.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Street
28 ft
·
7 sec
·
Winthrop Street
2
Turn left onto Central Street
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Railroad Street
4
Continue on Woodland Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Street
5
Turn right onto MA 16
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Turn straight onto MA 16; MA 27
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn right onto MA 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eliot Street
9
Continue on MA 16
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on MA 16
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Toward West Newton, Watertown
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
14
Merge onto I 90
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
18
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
20
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
21
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
22
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
23
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
24
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
25
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
21.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.1 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:57 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 23.9-mile journey. While 21% of the route involves highway driving, primarily on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the majority consists of navigating local roads like Washington Street and Eliot Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on Washington Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you begin making more turns. This route's character shifts from potentially faster highway segments to more intricate local road navigation, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 23.9 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: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.5 miles (Walnut Street): 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 Holliston, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Newton, Watertown, Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Newton
13.8 mi in
|
~27m
|
via MA 16
Watertown
13.8 mi in
|
~27m
|
via MA 16
Allston-Brighton
20.6 mi in
|
~38m
Cambridge
20.6 mi in
|
~38m
Fenway Park
20.6 mi in
|
~38m
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 48m. Total distance: 23.9 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.31 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 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: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Railroad Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.5 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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 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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