Origin
Somerset, MA
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, 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
1h 14m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Traveling from Somerset to Somerville covers 52.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This route is a straightforward journey within the Northeast, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to budget approximately $8 for fuel, which keeps this excursion quite affordable. Navigating the path involves utilizing the Amvets Highway, I-93, and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. Because the entire drive is manageable in under an hour and a half, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| I 93 | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| County Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Somerset Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Porter Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Padelford Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Billy's Lane
201 ft
·
15 sec
·
Billy's Lane
2
Turn left onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
High Street
3
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Street
5
Turn right onto MA 138
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Street
6
Continue on MA 138
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Avenue
7
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
8
Continue on Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
9
Continue on Bay View Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bay View Avenue
10
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn slight right onto Porter Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Street
12
Continue on Padelford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Padelford Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
14
Merge onto MA 24
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto MA 38
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
22
Turn left onto Temple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Temple Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
24
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
26
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Somerset, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 51.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
34.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
SE 0 to 3 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
26 mi in
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile as you transition from local roadways onto major interstate arteries. With a highway share of 31%, you will experience a balance between steady cruising and varying traffic conditions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 25.1 miles on the Amvets Highway, providing a significant portion of the trip where you can settle into a consistent pace. As you progress toward the city, the road evolves from more open stretches into the faster-moving flow of the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. Be prepared for the shift in intensity that occurs when merging onto these busier metropolitan corridors.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 9.4 miles in near MA 24 / Amvets Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Amvets 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 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 9.4 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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 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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