Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherborn, MA
Jacob Sierra
Somerville, MA
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Sherborn, MA to Somerville, MA is 19.7 miles and takes about 40m via Washington Street and Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, making it a convenient hop between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves navigating local streets and some highway time. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick errand or a casual commute.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Prescott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sherborn, MA and Somerville, MA.
Start on Sawin Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
Turn right onto MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Turn right onto MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
Continue on River Street
Continue on Prospect Street
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
Continue on Bow Street
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
Turn right onto Prescott Street
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sherborn on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Light Rain
Destination
Morning in Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 26% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of urban and suburban roads, requiring your attention at intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 5.7 miles on Washington Street. While not a high-speed affair, the Massachusetts Turnpike offers a brief opportunity for quicker travel before you transition back to more local roads.
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 8.3 miles in near Walnut Street.
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 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sherborn, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Newton, Watertown, Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Newton
Watertown
Allston-Brighton
Cambridge
Fenway Park
Founded 1630
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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.
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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