Origin
Edgartown, MA
Morning in Edgartown on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Edgartown, MA to Somerville, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
92.9 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
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6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgartown, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgartown, MA to Somerville, MA covers 92.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry, MA 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Edgartown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 92.9 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.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 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 early in the drive near Davis Lane.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 92.9 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: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 90.4 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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Davis Lane
Turn right onto Davis Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Peases Point Way South
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
90.4 mi into trip
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~2h 43m in
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I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
91 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
6
91.4 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 42.3 mi | 53m |
| Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry | 8.5 mi | 44m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| West Falmouth Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| General MacArthur Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Woods Hole Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 42.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on South Water Street
228 ft
·
7 sec
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South Water Street
2
Turn right onto Davis Lane
0.2 mi
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52 sec
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Davis Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
351 ft
·
17 sec
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Peases Point Way South
4
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
5
Continue on Beach Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Beach Road
6
Continue on Sea View Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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Sea View Avenue
7
Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Oak Bluffs Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi
·
44 min
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Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
9
Continue
203 ft
·
18 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
416 ft
·
21 sec
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Railroad Avenue
11
Merge onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
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Woods Hole Road
12
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Locust Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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North Main Street
14
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Palmer Avenue
15
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi
·
11 min
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West Falmouth Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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General MacArthur Boulevard
17
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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General MacArthur Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
171 ft
·
5 sec
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Sandwich Road Connector
19
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi
·
6 min
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Sandwich Road Connector
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Adams Street
21
Turn right onto MA 6A
239 ft
·
5 sec
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Cranberry Highway
22
Take the ramp onto MA 6A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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MA 6A
23
Merge onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Sagamore Bridge
24
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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Pilgrim Highway
25
Continue on MA 3
42 mi
·
53 min
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Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
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MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
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I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
31
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Street
32
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto Medford Street
332 ft
·
12 sec
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Medford Street
Use the left lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Highland Avenue
35
Turn right
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 2h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 1h 45m 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 23m
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 Edgartown, 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 Edgartown, MA
This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgartown, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Edgartown, MA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 46.4 miles from Edgartown, 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
$14.87 one way
$29.74 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.21 | $32.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.75 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
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.
Destination
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 AM
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
19 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 49m 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 Edgartown, MA to Somerville, MA covers 92.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry, MA 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Edgartown, 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 92.9 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: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 90.4 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edgartown, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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