Origin
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Burlington, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Burlington, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 10.6-mile trip from Somerville, MA, to Burlington, MA, is a quick 19-minute drive perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout, characterized by frequent turns. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $2, reflecting the short distance. Since it's such a brief journey, it's easily manageable without needing an overnight stay. This route stays within the Northeast region, traversing familiar Massachusetts roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Winthrop Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Medford Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bacon Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Summer Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Burlington, MA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sycamore Street
4
Turn left onto Medford Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
5
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Medford Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Winthrop Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
10
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
11
Continue on MA 38
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Bacon Street
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bacon Street
13
Continue on Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
14
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto US 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
16
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
17
Continue on US 3
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cambridge Street
18
Continue on MA 3A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Street
19
Turn right
33 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn left
93 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sycamore Street
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Winthrop Street
At end of road, turn right onto Winthrop Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Winthrop Street
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Burlington, MA
Late night in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
22 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
19m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through town streets for the entire 10.6 miles. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 2.8 miles along Cambridge Street. This means you'll be constantly adjusting your course rather than settling into a long, straight run. The road's personality is one of constant engagement, requiring your attention as you make your way through local traffic and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Cambridge Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Highland Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Winthrop Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Cambridge Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Winthrop Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Burlington, 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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