The drive from Deerfield, MA to Somerville, MA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on Mohawk Trail.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.31 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.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Deerfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 89.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mohawk Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Albany Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 89.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Albany Road): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Albany Road
Turn right onto Albany Road
Navigation decision point
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52.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
86.6 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
5
86.7 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
Merge onto US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medfo...
6
87 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
Turn right onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi
53m
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi
27m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
5m
Concord Highway
3.4 mi
4m
Millers Falls Road
2.4 mi
5m
West Main Street
2.2 mi
4m
Greenfield Road
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 38.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
150 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Albany Road
63 ft·2 sec·Albany Road
3
Turn right onto Old Main Street
263 ft·12 sec·Old Main Street
4
Turn left onto Memorial Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Memorial Street
5
Turn left onto US 5; MA 10
1.9 mi·2 min·Greenfield Road
6
Continue on US 5; MA 10
375 ft·7 sec·Deerfield Street
7
Turn right onto Cheapside Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Cheapside Street
8
Continue on Montague City Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Montague City Road
9
Turn right onto Turnpike Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Turnpike Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Millers Falls Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Millers Falls Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·West Main Street
12
Turn left onto MA 63
0.2 mi·17 sec·Bridge Street
13
Continue on MA 63
0.2 mi·19 sec·Lester Street
14
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Prospect Street
15
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Mohawk Trail
16
Continue on MA 2
1.9 mi·3 min·State Road
17
Continue on MA 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Public Works Boulevard
18
Continue on MA 2
2.0 mi·3 min·West Main Street
19
Continue on MA 2
36 mi·50 min·Mohawk Trail
20
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi·17 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi·9 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·1 min·Union Turnpike
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft·4 sec·Elm Street
24
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
25
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
26
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
27
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi·4 min·Concord Highway
28
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·4 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
473 ft·13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, WoburnUse the straight / left lanes.
30
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
0.3 mi·51 sec·Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
31
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.9 mi·2 min·Massachusetts Avenue
Toward MA 2A East: CambridgeUse the straight lane.
32
Turn left onto Russell Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Russell Street
33
Continue on Cutter Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Cutter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi·4 min·Highland Avenue
35
Turn left
163 ft·12 sec
36
Arrive at 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 44.7 miles from Deerfield, MA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 20 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
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 Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Deerfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 38.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Deerfield, MA
· 1h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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.
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$15
near mile 89.4
. . . 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 89.4
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 67.8
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
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 89.4
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Deerfield, MA
Late night
in Deerfield on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Somerville, MA
Late night
in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
N 5 mph9% chanceLive forecast
38°F
Gardner, MA
45 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
15 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 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Deerfield, MA to Somerville, MA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Deerfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.31 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 89.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Albany Road): Navigation decision point; at 52.6 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Deerfield, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
