Origin
Westwood, MA
Morning in Westwood on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwood, MA to Somerville, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwood, MA
Ron Lach
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 18.3-mile drive from Westwood to Somerville, Massachusetts, is easily managed in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Yankee Division Highway and Centre Street, with a small portion on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, which is quite reasonable for such a brief excursion. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, this route doesn't require an overnight stay. The journey is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, offering a practical way to get from one point to another within the Northeast region of Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Centre Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Needham Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Crouse Avenue
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crouse Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn straight onto MA 109
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
10
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Centre Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
12
Continue on Centre Street
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Centre Street
13
Continue on Centre Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Washington Street
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Continue on Saint James Street
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint James Street
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
18
Merge onto I 90
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
22
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
24
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
25
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
26
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
27
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
28
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
29
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B-C
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needh...
9
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
8
15 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
15.5 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Massachusetts Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
6 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
36m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 18.3-mile trip, with only about 14% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles along the Yankee Division Highway. As you transition from the highway segments to local roads like Centre Street, be prepared for frequent turns and a more urban driving experience. This route is less about sweeping vistas and more about efficient navigation through populated areas, requiring your attention for directional changes.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Westwood, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newton Highlands, Needham, Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Newton Highlands
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Needham
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Allston-Brighton
15 mi in
|
~25m
Cambridge
15 mi in
|
~25m
Fenway Park
15 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Westwood, MA
Full guide →Norwood is a town of 32,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. Westwood has a population of 16,000 (2020).
Arriving 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
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 36m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 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: at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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