Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, MA
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Bellingham, MA
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Somerville, MA to Bellingham, MA is 42.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, offering a straightforward drive between two points in the Northeast region. It's a highway-focused journey, making it a convenient option if you're looking for efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing. Plan for a quick trip that gets you from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 24.3 mi | 29m |
| I 495 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hartford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Bellingham, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Continue on Medford Street
Turn right onto MA 28
Continue on McGrath Highway
Turn right onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Continue on Western Avenue
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn left onto MA 126
Turn left onto MA 126
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Somerville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto MA 28 / McGrath Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
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 I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Bellingham on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Areas Of Fog
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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. You'll experience mostly high-speed travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 24.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a consistent driving pace for the majority of the journey, characterized by the typical environment of interstate travel. The final segment will transition to North Main Street as you approach Bellingham, offering a slight change in scenery and speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MA 28 / McGrath Highway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (MA 28 / McGrath Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Somerville, MA and Bellingham, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.
Taunton
Cape Cod
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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