Origin
Hopkinton, MA
Late night in Hopkinton on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinton, 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
29.6 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 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
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.
Hopkinton, MA
Italo Melo
Somerville, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hopkinton, MA to Somerville, MA is 29.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local trip. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect relatively quick travel times. Given its short duration and the minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or a daily commute. It’s a practical option if you need to get from one point to another efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| Cedar Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodland Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Worcester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Turnpike Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cordaville Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 19.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinton, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Street
3
Continue on MA 85
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cordaville Street
4
Continue on MA 85
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on MA 85
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cordaville Road
6
Turn right onto Woodland Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
7
Continue on Woodland Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
8
Turn right onto MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
16
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
18
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
19
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
20
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
21
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
22
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
23
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Turn right onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfi...
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
26.8 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Massachusetts Turnpike
(19.1 mi)
$1.15
Turnpike Road
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
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
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
4:01 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
23 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 19.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. The route begins with local roads like Cedar Street and Woodland Road before merging onto the faster-paced highway. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, prioritizing speed and efficiency over scenic detours. The transition to highway driving will likely be the most noticeable change in the road's character.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Cedar Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near MA 9 / Turnpike Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 29.6 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 5 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Hopkinton, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East, Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Springfield
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Boston
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
6.9 mi in
|
~13m
Allston-Brighton
26.3 mi in
|
~37m
Cambridge
26.3 mi in
|
~37m
Fenway Park
26.3 mi in
|
~37m
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: 29.6 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.20 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: at 5 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (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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