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Trip from Whitman, 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

43m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Whitman, MA

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Downtown City of Somerville, MA, MA

City of Somerville, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Whitman to Somerville is 27.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via MA 3, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a commute. Expect a mix of driving experiences as you transition from highway to more local roads. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two areas without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
Pilgrims Highway 4.2 mi 5m
Main Street 3.4 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Bedford Street 3 mi 4m
Washington Street 1.8 mi 3m
I 93 1.6 mi 2m
Central Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MA 3 — 8.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, MA and City of Somerville, MA.

1

Start on Central Street

46 ft · 7 sec · Central Street
2

Turn left onto MA 27

433 ft · 16 sec · South Avenue
3

Turn right onto Washington Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto MA 18

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Washington Street
5

Continue on MA 18

3.0 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street
6

Continue on MA 18

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on MA 18

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Boston
9

Merge onto MA 3

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 21 Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto MA 38

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Mystic Avenue
16

Turn left onto Temple Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Temple Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway
18

Turn left onto Central Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Central Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Pembroke Street

129 ft · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
20

Arrive at destination

Pembroke Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
26.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

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 21 Toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
9
26.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Me...
5
26.6 mi into trip | ~39m in | Temple Street

Turn left onto Temple Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.42 one way

$8.83 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.82 $9.63
premium $4.82 $5.24 $10.48
diesel $5.61 $6.09 $12.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Whitman, MA

Morning in Whitman on Sunday

Local time

6:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Somerville, MA

Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday

Local time

6:35 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

43m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an 8.4-mile stretch on MA 3, which is likely your most uninterrupted segment. As you progress, the roads will transition from the Pilgrim's Highway and MA 3 to Main Street, indicating a shift to more local and potentially slower-paced driving. This change means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical town driving as you approach your destination.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on MA 3.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 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.

On the drive from Whitman, MA to City of Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

Medford

26.1 mi in | ~38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on MA 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 8.7 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 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, 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 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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