Origin
Southbridge, MA
Morning in Southbridge on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southbridge, 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 23m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southbridge, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Southbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is 61.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via the Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Massachusetts, offering a direct path between these two points. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a functional commute rather than an exploration of varied landscapes. Plan for a quick journey, ideal when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 51.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Charlton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 51.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbridge, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
56 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Central Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
4
Turn right onto MA 131
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn sharp right onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
8
Merge onto I 90
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
12
Continue on River Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 3; MA 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Plympton Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Plympton Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on MA 2A
369 ft
·
17 sec
·
Peabody Street
17
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cambridge Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
514 ft
·
29 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the slight left lane.
19
Turn left onto Quincy Street
428 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirkland Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Irving Street
337 ft
·
14 sec
·
Irving Street
22
Continue on Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Scott Street
23
Continue on Park Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
24
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
165 ft
·
9 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
25
Turn right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
26
Turn right onto Pembroke Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
27
Arrive at destination
Pembroke Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Southbridge, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 58 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
8
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
7
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Cambridge Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Cambridge Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Quincy Street
Turn left onto Quincy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.84 one way
$19.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.12
Massachusetts Turnpike
(51.9 mi)
$3.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with an 84% highway share, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 51.9 miles, primarily on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The route utilizes main roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike, Wilbur Cross Highway, and Main Street, which will transition you smoothly from the Turnpike to your destination. It’s a straightforward progression designed for covering distance quickly.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Southbridge, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Allston-Brighton
58 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Cambridge
58 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Fenway Park
58 mi in
|
~1h 11m
About the Cities
Starting in Southbridge, MA
Full guide →Southbridge is a town in southern Central Massachusetts, about 60 miles from Boston. Southbridge is a close-knit community with a downtown area of friendly small businesses. The area was initially inhabited by the Nipmuck and Mohegan tribes, with the Quinebaug River dividing their territories. In 1730, it was settled by Europeans. Water power from the Quinebaug River made Southbridge a good location for sawmills and gristmills in the 18th century, and textile mills in the 19th century. After the Civil War, many immigrants of Irish and French Canadian descent came to work and live there; by the 1930s they had been joined by Poles, Greeks, Italians and others.
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 23m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.12 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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