Trip from Ashburnham, MA to Somerville, MA

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

49.9 mi

80 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 29m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

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

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Ashburnham, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Ashburnham to Somerville, expect a straightforward 49.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can budget roughly $8 for fuel to complete the drive, making it a very economical excursion within the Northeast region. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. The transition from the rural feel of Ashburnham to the urban environment of Somerville happens efficiently, providing a simple link between these two Massachusetts locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

25 miles from Ashburnham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 49.9-mile route features a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, utilizing key arteries like the Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, and Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.5-mile segment on the Concord Turnpike, which offers a consistent rhythm before the road dynamic shifts. Expect the character of the drive to change as you transition from local roadways onto these faster highway corridors. Navigating these different road types requires a bit of focus, but the path remains manageable for most drivers.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near MA 12 / Main Street North.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 49.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 12 / Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Fairview Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 12 / Main Street North

Turn left onto MA 12 / Main Street North

Navigation decision point

5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | Fairview Street

Turn right onto Fairview Street

Navigation decision point

13.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

47.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Ashburnham, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.

Woburn

47.1 mi in | ~1h 14m

Medford

47.2 mi in | ~1h 15m | via US 3; MA 16

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Concord Turnpike	21.5 mi	29m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	6.3 mi	9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2	3.5 mi	5m
Concord Highway	3.4 mi	4m
Ashburnham State Road	2.3 mi	4m
Water Street	2 mi	3m
Fitchburg Road	1.7 mi	2m
Ashburnham Street	1.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 21.5 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburnham, MA and Somerville, MA.

Start on MA 101

136 ft · 7 sec · Water Street

Turn left onto MA 12

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street North

Continue on MA 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road

Continue on MA 12

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

Continue on MA 12

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Westminster Hill Road

Turn right onto Fairview Street

508 ft · 22 sec · Fairview Street

Continue on Mayland Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Mayland Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

0.3 mi · 52 sec · River Street

Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12

82 ft · 2 sec · Kimball Street

Continue on MA 2A; MA 12

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kimball Street

Continue on MA 2A; MA 12

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Laurel Street

Continue on MA 12

1.6 mi · 2 min · Water Street

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 12

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Water Street

Continue on MA 12

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto MA 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A

328 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on MA 2

3.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

473 ft · 13 sec

Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto US 3; MA 16

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford

Turn right onto MA 2A

0.9 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Russell Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Russell Street

Continue on Cutter Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cutter Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Highland Avenue

1.2 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

Turn left

163 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick trip, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it suits your needs without much complex planning. You won't need to schedule formal stops given the 1 hour and 24-minute duration, allowing you to reach your destination in one go. Keep in mind that with over half the drive occurring on highways, traffic flow can be a factor depending on the time of day you choose to depart. To maximize your efficiency, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuting hours on the Concord Turnpike. Since fuel costs are quite low at approximately $8, keeping your tank topped off before leaving Ashburnham ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station mid-route.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 25 miles from Ashburnham, MA, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 49.9 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ashburnham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ashburnham, MA

This is one driving day of about 49.9 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ashburnham, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 21.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25 mi from Ashburnham, MA · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

25 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25 miles from Ashburnham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Somerville, MA

The final approach into Somerville, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Somerville, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.94 one way

$15.89 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$8.64	$17.28
premium	$4.80	$9.43	$18.86
diesel	$5.64	$11.09	$22.17

Estimated Tolls: $1.79

Concord Turnpike (17.7 mi) $1.24

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15	$5.24	$2.40
Efficient EV	12.5	$4.37	$2.00
EV Truck/SUV	20	$6.99	$3.19

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ashburnham, MA

Evening in Ashburnham on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Evening in Somerville on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

25 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 24m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ashburnham, MA to Somerville, MA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25 miles from Ashburnham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Ashburnham, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.

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Trip from Ashburnham, MA to Somerville, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Somerville, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ashburnham, MA

Somerville, MA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 24m on the road

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