Origin
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Mashpee, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
68.8 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Mashpee, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Mashpee, MA covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 3, I 93, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Somerville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 30.9 mi | 39m |
| I 93 | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Forestdale Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 30.9 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 291 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~4,869 veh/hr typical · worst 5,875
Quietest
2 AM
~512 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 89 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Mashpee, MA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Continue on Medford Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Medford Street
4
Turn left onto MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
6
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
9
Merge onto I 93
12 mi
·
17 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
31 mi
·
39 min
·
MA 3
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
13
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
14
Continue on US 6
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 59
Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
16
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft
·
4 sec
17
Turn straight onto MA 130
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Forestdale Road
18
Continue on MA 130
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Great Neck Road North
445 ft
·
14 sec
·
Great Neck Road North
20
Turn left
73 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn left
290 ft
·
21 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.4 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mashpee, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Somerville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Somerville, MA
This is one driving day of about 68.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Somerville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 30.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 93 South: Boston
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.48 one way
$22.95 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| premium | $5.06 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.17 | $30.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Mashpee, MA
Late night in Mashpee on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 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 37m 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?
68.8 mi in 1h 37m, mostly highway — 30.9 mi of that is on MA 3.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.8 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
193 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
375 ft
Total Descent
409 ft
Highest Point
193 ft
~59 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Somerville, MA
Full guide →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
- • Mystic Valley Parkway — Historic road in Massachusetts
- • Alewife Brook Parkway — highway in Massachusetts
- • Martin W. Carr School
Arriving in Mashpee, MA
Full guide →Founded 1660
Mashpee is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the village of New Seabury. Purchased in 1660 to be a reservation for the Wampanoag tribe and later revoked and incorporated as a town. Until the 1960s, Wampanoags made up the majority of the population.
Top landmarks
- • Old Indian Meeting House — historic church and meeting house in Mashpee, Massachusetts
- • Avant House — listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 1h 37m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on MA 3. 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 Mashpee, 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mashpee, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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