Origin
Dedham, MA
Night in Dedham on Thursday
Local time
11:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dedham, MA to Somerville, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dedham, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
This 13.3-mile drive from Dedham, MA to Somerville, MA takes about 31 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 21% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, making it an economical option. The route offers a glimpse into the Northeast region's urban and suburban landscapes. With no designated stops, this drive is straightforward and efficient, perfect for a quick transfer between towns without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 13.3-mile trip. While 21% of the route involves highway travel, the majority is on surface streets, demanding your attention with frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles along Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. This road's personality shifts from suburban arteries to more built-up local streets as you approach your destination. It's a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged, rather than a monotonous cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near High Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Independence Drive
Turn left onto Independence Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Grove Street
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Harvard Avenue
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Lee Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Providence Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Hill Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Allston Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
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 Somerville, MA.
1
Start on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
269 ft
·
6 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Harris Street
459 ft
·
23 sec
·
Harris Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
448 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
6
Merge onto Providence Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Highway
7
Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
8
Turn left onto Independence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Grove Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
11
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grove Street
12
Continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newton Street
13
Turn left onto Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clyde Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on Lee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
15
Continue on Lee Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lee Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto MA 9
426 ft
·
12 sec
·
Boylston Street
17
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Sutherland Road
217 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sutherland Road
19
Continue on Sutherland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sutherland Road
20
Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
21
Turn right onto Washington Street
257 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
22
Turn left onto Allston Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Allston Street
23
Turn right onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
24
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
28
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
29
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
30
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
31
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
32
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
33
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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.
Destination
Somerville, MA
Night in Somerville on Thursday
Local time
11:41 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Somerville, MA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, Lee Street, Prospect Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Dedham, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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