Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41.7 mi
67 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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Millbury, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Somerville, MA to Millbury, MA covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Wheelock Avenue, Prospect Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 34 mi | 40m |
| Wheelock Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Millbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Howe Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 204 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,030 veh/hr typical · worst 4,830
Quietest
2 AM
~256 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Millbury, 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 left at fork
Turn left onto MA 122
Turn left onto Wheelock Avenue
Turn left onto Millbury Avenue
Continue on Howe Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MA 122A
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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.8 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 37.7 — 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
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 90: Mass Pike
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $5.06 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Millbury on Tuesday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
41.7 mi in 1h, mostly highway — 34 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Wheelock Avenue. 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 - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.7 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 1 miles (Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
544 ft
Total Descent
243 ft
Highest Point
527 ft
~32.8 mi in
Elevation Range
520 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Somerville, MA to Millbury, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Worcester along the way.
Worcester
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
Founded 1716
Millbury is a town of about 13,600 (2010) in the Blackstone Valley of Central Massachusetts.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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