Origin
Southbridge, MA
Late night in Southbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southbridge, MA to 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 22m
Distance
61.2 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 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
Southbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is 61.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, entirely within Massachusetts. Expect a highway-focused drive that’s straightforward for a single day. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a quick journey that gets you to your destination with minimal travel time.
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 |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Charlton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Prescott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Webster Avenue | 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 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
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
15
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
16
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
18
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
19
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at destination
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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
5
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
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: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
12:16 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 22m 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 85% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 51.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The main roads include the Massachusetts Turnpike, Main Street, and Wilbur Cross Highway, indicating a transition from highway to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. The character of the drive is efficient and direct, prioritizing speed over scenic detours.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Central Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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.
Arriving 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 1h 22m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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 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: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 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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