Origin
Marlborough, MA
Morning in Marlborough on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marlborough, MA to City of Somerville, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
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.
Marlborough, MA
Wikimedia Commons
City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Marlborough to Somerville is 26.7 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Boston Post Road East, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Massachusetts, taking you from one Northeast locale to another. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it ideal for a quick local excursion rather than an extended road trip. Consider this option if you're looking for an easy, direct connection between these two Massachusetts communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Post Road East | 14 mi | 23m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Waverley Oaks Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Weston Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Concord Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Alewife Brook Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Powder House Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Post Road East
— 14 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlborough, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
146 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Windsor Street
184 ft
·
14 sec
·
Windsor Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto MA 85
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bolton Street
5
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lincoln Street
6
Continue on US 20
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 20
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Boston Post Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Weston Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto MA 60
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Linden Street
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 60
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverley Oaks Road
12
Turn right onto MA 60
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trapelo Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto MA 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Lake Street
383 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lake Street
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
16
Merge onto MA 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Turnpike
17
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
19
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout
234 ft
·
4 sec
21
Continue
28 ft
·
0 sec
22
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
23
Continue on Harvard Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harvard Street
24
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Medford Street
26
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
27
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Central Street
28
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
29
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — 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
|
Windsor Street
At end of road, turn left onto Windsor Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Powder House Boulevard
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Concord Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
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: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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 route has a low highway share, with only about 7% of the drive on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 14 miles, occurring on Boston Post Road East. Expect to spend most of your time navigating surface streets, which means you'll likely encounter more intersections and local traffic patterns. You'll transition from any brief highway cruising to these surface roads fairly early in the trip.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Boston Post Road East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Windsor Street.
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 18 decision points packed into just 26.7 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 (Windsor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: 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 Marlborough, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Woburn and Medford.
Boston
21.9 mi in
|
~38m
Woburn
23.1 mi in
|
~39m
Medford
23.2 mi in
|
~39m
|
via US 3; MA 16
About the Cities
Starting in Marlborough, MA
Full guide →Marlborough, sometimes seen as "Marlboro" is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 42,000 (2020).
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: 26.7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Boston Post Road East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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: near the start (Windsor Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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