Origin
Newton, MA
Morning in Newton on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, 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
21m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This short 8.4-mile trip from Newton, MA, to Somerville, MA, will take approximately 21 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Mount Auburn Street, Watertown Street, and Brattle Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, reflecting the short distance. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick transfer or an afternoon excursion within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Watertown Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brattle Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Auburn Street
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn slight right onto Lowell Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Avenue
3
Turn right onto Otis Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Otis Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Walnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto MA 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto MA 16
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Galen Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on MA 16
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Auburn Street
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Brattle Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Brattle Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mason Street
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto Garden Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Garden Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight left
182 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn left onto MA 2A
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Peabody Street
13
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cambridge Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
514 ft
·
29 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn left onto Quincy Street
428 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirkland Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Irving Street
337 ft
·
14 sec
·
Irving Street
18
Continue on Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Scott Street
19
Continue on Park Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
20
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
165 ft
·
9 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
21
Turn right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
22
Turn right onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
23
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MA 16 / Watertown Street
Turn right onto MA 16 / Watertown Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Garden Street
At end of road, turn right onto Garden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Quincy Street
Turn left onto Quincy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Kirkland Street
At end of road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.47 | $2.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
6:36 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
21m 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 this entire 8.4-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The longest stretch without a turn is 2.3 miles along Mount Auburn Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel. As you progress, the roads will likely transition through various urban and suburban settings, requiring constant attention to navigation and traffic signals. This isn't a route for cruising; it demands active participation from the driver.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Mount Auburn 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 around 1.6 miles in near MA 16 / Watertown 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 15 decision points packed into just 8.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (MA 16 / Watertown Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Cambridge Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Newton, MA
Full guide →Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.
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 21m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 2.3 miles on Mount Auburn Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.6 miles (MA 16 / Watertown Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Garden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Cambridge Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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