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Trip from City of Somerville, MA to Amherst, MA

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

93.4 mi

150 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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Downtown City of Somerville, MA, MA

City of Somerville, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Amherst, MA, MA

Amherst, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Somerville, MA to Amherst, MA covers 93.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Federal Street, South Liberty Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.87 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

46.7 miles from City of Somerville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 93.4 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Federal Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 67.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Federal Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MA 28 / McGrath Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 93.4 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: at 0.8 miles (MA 28 / McGrath Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | MA 28 / McGrath Highway

Turn right onto MA 28 / McGrath Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | Prospect Street

Turn left onto Prospect Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
3.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 West: Worcester
6
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
71.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 63 Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

Towns Along This Route

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

Ware

71.8 mi in | ~1h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 67.9 mi 1h 19m
Federal Street 5.6 mi 10m
South Liberty Street 4.1 mi 7m
North Washington Street 2.1 mi 3m
Belchertown Road 2.1 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
South Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Prospect Street 1.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 67.9 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pembroke Street

90 ft · 7 sec · Pembroke Street
2

Turn left onto Tennyson Street

449 ft · 24 sec · Tennyson Street
3

Turn right onto Medford Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Medford Street
4

Continue on Medford Street

440 ft · 13 sec · Medford Street
5

Turn right onto MA 28

395 ft · 8 sec · McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on McGrath Highway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · McGrath Highway
Toward Washington Street
7

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Washington Street
8

Turn left onto Prospect Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on Western Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 90 West: Worcester Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 90

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

16 mi · 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min
Exit 63 Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
16

Turn right onto MA 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street
Use the right lane.
17

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

0.8 mi · 59 sec · North Main Street
18

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
19

Continue on MA 181

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Sykes Street
20

Turn left onto Palmer Street

192 ft · 5 sec · Palmer Street
21

Continue on Palmer Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
22

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Bridge Street
23

Continue on Belchertown Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
24

Continue on South Liberty Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street
25

Continue on North Washington Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
26

Turn straight onto MA 181

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
27

Turn left onto MA 9

1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Street
Use the left lane.
28

Continue on Federal Street

4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
29

Continue on MA 9

391 ft · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
30

Continue on MA 9

2.0 mi · 3 min · Belchertown Road
31

Continue on MA 9

378 ft · 12 sec · Belchertown Road
32

Continue on MA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · College Street
33

Turn left onto MA 116

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Pleasant Street
34

Turn left onto Depot Road

449 ft · 19 sec · Depot Road
35

Arrive at destination

Depot Road

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 46.7 miles from City of Somerville, MA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.9 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving City of Somerville, 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 City of Somerville, MA

This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Somerville, 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 67.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from City of Somerville, MA · 1h 1m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

47 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from City of Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.9 miles.

Arriving in Amherst, MA

The final approach into Amherst, 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 Amherst, MA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 87
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 12.9
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour $15 near mile 3.2
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 3.2
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.87 one way

$29.73 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $16.17 $32.34
premium $4.80 $17.65 $35.29
diesel $5.64 $20.75 $41.50

Estimated Tolls: $4.07

Massachusetts Turnpike (67.9 mi) $4.07

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

$15

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.81 $4.48
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.17 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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

City of Somerville, MA

Afternoon in City of Somerville on Monday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amherst, MA

Afternoon in Amherst on Monday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

2h 11m 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 City of Somerville, MA to Amherst, MA covers 93.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Federal Street, South Liberty Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from City of Somerville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.87 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 18 significant decision points across 93.4 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: at 0.8 miles (MA 28 / McGrath Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from City of Somerville, MA to Amherst, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Ware along the way.

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