Origin
Templeton, MA
Late night in Templeton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Templeton, 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 25m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Templeton, MA
Italo Melo
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
This 55.4-mile drive from Templeton, MA to Somerville, MA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Given its short duration and focus on major roads, it's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily be on the Concord Turnpike and MA 2, with about 75% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, making it an economical choice for a quick hop between these two Massachusetts locations. This drive is best suited for those looking for efficiency and speed to reach their destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| MA 2 | 17.2 mi | 24m |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Concord Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Patriots Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 19.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Templeton, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on South Road
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Road
2
Turn left onto MA 101
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dudley Road
3
Turn right onto MA 2A; MA 101
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriots Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto MA 2
17 mi
·
24 min
·
MA 2
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
10
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
12
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
13
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
14
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
17
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Russell Street
19
Continue on Cutter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cutter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
21
Turn left
163 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Templeton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 101 / Dudley Road
Turn left onto MA 101 / Dudley Road
Navigation decision point
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
Merge onto US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medfo...
6
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
Turn right onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.87 one way
$17.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.67
Concord Turnpike
(16.1 mi)
$1.12
Concord Turnpike
(3.7 mi)
$0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
(3.5 mi)
$0.25
Union Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 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 | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Stow, MA
28 mi in
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
2 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 25m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 55.4-mile trip, with 75% of the drive utilizing faster roadways. The Concord Turnpike will be your main companion for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 19.8 miles. While the majority of the route is on highways like MA 2 and Captain Isaac Davis Highway, the character is generally that of efficient travel rather than a scenic exploration. This road's personality is built for covering distance with relative speed, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
75% 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: 19.8 mi on Concord Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Concord Turnpike and MA 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 101 / Dudley Road.
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 55.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (MA 101 / Dudley Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.5 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.
On the drive from Templeton, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Woburn along the way.
Woburn
52.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
About the Cities
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 25m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.67 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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 (MA 101 / Dudley Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston 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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