Origin
Norfolk, MA
Late night in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, 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
54m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
Norfolk, MA to Somerville, MA is 34.8 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a more turn-heavy local feel for much of this relatively short trip. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 6 mi | 7m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Common Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| General Edwards Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Norfolk Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 115
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on West Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
6
Continue on Norfolk Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn sharp right onto Common Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Common Street
9
Continue on Old Post Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Post Road
10
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
General Edwards Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston
12
Merge onto I 95
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 93; US 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
20
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Medford Street
332 ft
·
12 sec
·
Medford Street
Use the left lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
23
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Norfolk, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.3 — 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
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
2:02 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
54m 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 presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 28% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and highway segments, including a portion of I-95 and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between these different road types.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
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 Main 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 13 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Norfolk, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Sullivan Square along the way.
Sullivan Square
32.9 mi in
|
~48m
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 54m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 14.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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 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 (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston 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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