Origin
Chelmsford, MA
Late night in Chelmsford on Thursday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelmsford, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.01 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.6 miles from Chelmsford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 31.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westford Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westford Street | — | — |
| Academy Street | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| Littleton Road | — | — |
| Billerica Road | — | — |
| US 3 South | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Westford Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Clover Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clover Hill Drive
2
Turn right onto Westford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westford Street
3
Turn left onto Academy Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Academy Street
4
Turn right onto North Road
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Road
5
Turn left onto Littleton Road
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on Billerica Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Billerica Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 3 South: Burlington
8
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
10
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3 South: Winchester
13
Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cambridge Street
14
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
15
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
16
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn right onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward High Street
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
23
Turn slight right onto Clippership Drive
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
Clippership Drive
24
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Medford Street
27
Continue on Medford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Medford Street
28
Turn right onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
School Street
29
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
279 ft
·
16 sec
·
Highland Avenue
30
Turn right
164 ft
·
12 sec
31
Arrive at your 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 15.6 miles from Chelmsford, MA, or about 19m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Chelmsford, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chelmsford, MA
This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 39m.
At 31.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Chelmsford, MA · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Chelmsford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Somerville, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Somerville on Thursday
Local time
12:20 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
7 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
39m 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 Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA covers 31.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westford Street, Academy Street, North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Chelmsford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.01 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.
The drive from Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chelmsford, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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