Origin
Ashby, MA
Morning in Ashby on Friday
Local time
8:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashby, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Ashby, MA
Ron Lach
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
This 49.6-mile drive from Ashby, MA to Somerville, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, and Cambridge Turnpike (Route 2). With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region, both starting and ending within Massachusetts. Its mixed drive profile means you won't be stuck on a monotonous highway for the entire duration. Consider this a convenient connection between two points in the state, perfect for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 49.6 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 (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive experience on this route, with 52% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.5 miles along Concord Turnpike, offering a period of steady travel. As you progress, the road will transition, blending faster highway sections with potentially more localized routes as you approach Somerville. This dynamic means you'll experience varying speeds and driving conditions, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding. It's a practical mix that balances efficiency with a sense of movement through different types of terrain.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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 around 7.9 miles in near MA 2A / Lunenburg Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 7.9 miles (MA 2A / Lunenburg Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.6 miles (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 2A / Lunenburg Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A / Lunenburg Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Summer Street
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~24m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
6
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ashby, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Woburn
46.8 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Medford
46.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
|
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 |
| Ashby State Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Fitchburg State Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| John Fitch Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 21.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashby, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Common Road
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
Common Road
2
Turn left onto MA 119
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MA 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fitchburg State Road
4
Continue on MA 31
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashby State Road
5
Enter roundabout onto John Fitch Highway
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
John Fitch Highway
6
Continue on John Fitch Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John Fitch Highway
7
Continue on Coolidge Avenue
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coolidge Avenue
8
Turn right onto Townsend Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Townsend Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto MA 2A
18 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lunenburg Street
10
Turn right onto Boutelle Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boutelle Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Summer Street
12
Turn slight right onto Bemis Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bemis Road
13
Turn left onto MA 12
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Water Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 12
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Water Street
15
Continue on MA 12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
17
Merge onto MA 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
22
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
23
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
24
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
25
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
26
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
29
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn left onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Russell Street
31
Continue on Cutter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cutter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
33
Turn left
163 ft
·
12 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Ashby, MA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Ashby, 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.
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
$15.88 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
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.
Destination
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Friday
Local time
8:58 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
26 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ashby, MA to Somerville, MA covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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 24.8 miles from Ashby, 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (MA 2A / Lunenburg Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.6 miles (Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ashby, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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