Trip from Dedham, MA to City of Somerville, MA

Drive Time

32m

Distance

14.1 mi

23 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 30m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 38m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 34m

3 PM

0h 35m

5 PM

0h 38m

8 PM

0h 31m

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

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Dedham, MA

Ruslan Alekso

City of Somerville, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Traveling from Dedham to Somerville covers a direct 25.2-mile path through the heart of Massachusetts. You can expect the journey to take approximately 36 minutes under normal conditions. Because the entire route consists of local roads, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. This drive stays entirely within the Northeast region, making it a practical connection between these two local hubs without the need for complex travel logistics.

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

7.1 miles from Dedham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate exclusively via surface streets like High Street, Harris Street, and Washington Street, as the highway share for this trip is 0%. Because there is no extended highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch on High Street is 0 miles, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. The personality of this route is defined by consistent stop-and-go navigation through local neighborhoods. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention as you transition between these Massachusetts cities.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 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 around 0.5 miles in near High Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 14.1 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 0.5 miles (High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Washington Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | High Street

Turn left onto High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Washington Street

Turn sharp right onto Washington Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | Independence Drive

Turn left onto Independence Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | Grove Street

Enter roundabout onto Grove Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

10.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | MA 2 / Boston University Bridge

Turn right onto MA 2 / Boston University Bridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Dedham, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Kenmore Square and Square.

Kenmore Square

9.5 mi in | ~18m

Square

10.5 mi in | ~21m | via Brookline Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway	2.8 mi	3m
Boylston Street	1.2 mi	2m
Medford Street	1 mi	3m
Lee Street	1 mi	1m
Providence Highway	0.9 mi	1m
Riverway	0.6 mi	1m
Grove Street	0.6 mi	1m
Albany Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway — 2.8 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street

Turn left onto High Street

269 ft · 6 sec · High Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on Harris Street

459 ft · 23 sec · Harris Street

Turn sharp right onto Washington Street

448 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street

Turn left

220 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto Providence Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Providence Highway

Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Turn left onto Independence Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Independence Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on Grove Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Grove Street

Enter roundabout onto Grove Street

254 ft · 4 sec · Grove Street

Continue on Grove Street

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Grove Street

Continue on Newton Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Newton Street

Turn left onto Clyde Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Clyde Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Lee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lee Street

Continue on Lee Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Lee Street

Turn right onto MA 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · Boylston Street

Continue on MA 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Washington Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Brookline Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brookline Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Riverway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Riverway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Toward Beacon Street, Kenmore Square

Merge onto Park Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Park Drive

Continue on MA 2

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Mountfort Street

Turn right onto MA 2

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Carlton Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 20; MA 2

335 ft · 15 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

Use the slight left lane.

Turn right onto MA 2

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Boston University Bridge

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto Brookline Street

304 ft · 13 sec · Brookline Street

Toward Central Square

Turn right onto Waverly Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Waverly Street

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Portland Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Portland Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cardinal Medeiros Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cambridge Street

47 ft · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Warren Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Warren Street

Turn left onto Medford Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Medford Street

Turn slight right

235 ft · 12 sec

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on McGrath Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · McGrath Highway

Toward Washington Street

Continue on McGrath Highway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · McGrath Highway

Turn left onto Medford Street

332 ft · 12 sec · Medford Street

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Medford Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Medford Street

Turn left onto Central Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Central Street

Turn left onto Pembroke Street

129 ft · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

Arrive at destination

Pembroke Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 25.2-mile local excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the reliance on local roads rather than highways, keep in mind that traffic patterns on Washington Street can significantly impact your 36-minute estimate. You will not need to plan for formal rest stops, but allow yourself extra time if you are traveling during peak commuting hours. A helpful tip for this route is to prioritize your GPS navigation settings to account for the frequent turns required by the local road network. Keeping your focus on the street signs along Harris and High Streets will ensure you stay on the most direct path to Somerville.

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 7.1 miles from Dedham, MA, or about 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 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 14.1 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.1 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dedham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Dedham, MA

This is one driving day of about 14.1 miles and 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dedham, 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway for about 2.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.1 mi from Dedham, MA · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

7 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Dedham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Somerville, MA

The final approach into City of 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 City of 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

$2.24 one way

$4.49 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$2.44	$4.88
premium	$4.80	$2.66	$5.33
diesel	$5.64	$3.13	$6.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.2	$1.48	$0.68
Efficient EV	3.5	$1.23	$0.56
EV Truck/SUV	5.6	$1.97	$0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Dedham, MA

Evening in Dedham on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Somerville, MA

Evening in City of Somerville on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

7 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

1 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

32m 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 Dedham, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 14.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, Boylston Street, Medford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Dedham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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.

Between Dedham, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Kenmore Square and Square.

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