Origin
Dalton, MA
Evening in Dalton on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
139.4 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, MA
@coldbeer
Trip Overview
Traveling from Dalton to Somerville covers 139.4 miles across the Northeast, a trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes behind the wheel. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight highway shot, it is best suited as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to complete the journey. Since the entire drive stays within Massachusetts, you will remain in the familiar Northeast region throughout the transit. It is a straightforward trek that avoids major interstates, offering a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.7 miles from Dalton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience as you navigate this route, which relies entirely on local roads like Haworth Street, Main Street, and Dalton Avenue rather than high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, this drive demands your full attention as you work through numerous turns and local traffic patterns. You will not find long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Haworth Street is effectively 0 miles. The journey maintains a technical, local feel that differs significantly from a typical highway commute. Prepare for a steady pace that keeps you engaged with the road environment for the duration of the trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Haworth 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 Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dalton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Junction Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dorchester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Haworth Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Stockbridge Avenue
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
Stockbridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Haworth Street
390 ft
·
19 sec
·
Haworth Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Dalton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dalton Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto Merrill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
6
Turn left onto Junction Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Junction Road
7
Continue on Junction Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Junction Road
8
Turn straight onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
9
Turn left onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Newell Street
10
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
14
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
16
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
17
Continue on West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Center Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Street
20
Continue on Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
21
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
22
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
25
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
26
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
27
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
28
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
29
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Webster Avenue
30
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bow Street
31
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Summer Street
32
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Prescott Street
33
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
34
Turn right
164 ft
·
12 sec
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 139.4-mile route is completed in under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic conditions. Aim to build in at least one stop during your travel to break up the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early, as the $19 estimate is based on consistent local driving, which can vary depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because you are strictly avoiding highways, factor in extra time for potential congestion on Main Street or Dalton Avenue. My best tip is to prioritize a mid-trip rest to stay sharp, as the frequent turning requires more mental focus than a standard highway cruise.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Dalton, MA, or about 1h 18m 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
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 Dalton, 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 Dalton, MA
This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dalton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.7 mi from Dalton, MA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Dalton, 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
$22.19 one way
$44.38 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.97 | $61.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Somerville, MA
Evening in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m 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 Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Haworth Street, Main Street, Dalton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.7 miles from Dalton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dalton, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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