Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, MA
Italo Melo
City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
This 36.3-mile drive from Mansfield, MA to Somerville, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 52 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on the Yankee Division Highway, I-95, and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, with about half of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short excursion within the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, offering a convenient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Chauncy Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MA 140 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Temple Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right
At end of road, turn right onto Oakland Street
Turn right onto MA 106
Turn right onto MA 140
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto MA 38
Turn left onto Temple Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Turn left onto Central Street
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Mansfield, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 36.3-mile route. Approximately 50% of the drive involves highway travel, offering stretches of faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted section you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, providing a good segment of consistent road. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between these more open highway portions and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination. It's not an entirely monotonous interstate experience, nor is it a purely scenic byway.
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 early in the drive.
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 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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