Origin
Bourne, MA
Morning in Bourne on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourne, MA to Somerville, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourne, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bourne, MA to Somerville, MA covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, Sandwich Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
30.8 miles from Bourne, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 61.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near Sandwich Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 61.6 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 (Sandwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MA 6A / Cranberry Highway): Navigation decision point; at 59.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sandwich Road
Turn right onto Sandwich Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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MA 6A / Cranberry Highway
Turn right onto MA 6A / Cranberry Highway
Navigation decision point
7
59.1 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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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
59.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
6
60.1 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 42.3 mi | 53m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Sandwich Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 42.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourne, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Perry Avenue
108 ft
·
7 sec
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Perry Avenue
2
Turn right onto Sandwich Road
115 ft
·
9 sec
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Sandwich Road
3
Continue on Sandwich Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Sandwich Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Adams Street
5
Turn right onto MA 6A
239 ft
·
5 sec
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Cranberry Highway
6
Take the ramp onto MA 6A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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MA 6A
7
Merge onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Sagamore Bridge
8
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
9
Continue on MA 3
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
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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
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
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I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Street
16
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Medford Street
332 ft
·
12 sec
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Medford Street
Use the left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Highland Avenue
19
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 30.8 miles from Bourne, MA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 61.6 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.8 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bourne, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bourne, MA
This is one driving day of about 61.6 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bourne, 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 Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Bourne, MA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Bourne, 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
$9.86 one way
$19.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 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 | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
31 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
4 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 26m 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 Bourne, MA to Somerville, MA covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, Sandwich Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Bourne, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.86 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 61.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sandwich Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MA 6A / Cranberry Highway): Navigation decision point; at 59.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bourne, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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