Origin
Groveland, MA
Afternoon in Groveland on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Groveland, MA to Somerville, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, I 495, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 36.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
174 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
352 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
174 ft
~31.4 mi in
Elevation Range
156 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 495.
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 36.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 97A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Groveland, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
34.5 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| I 495 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Medford Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 97
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gardner Street
2
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
3
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
4
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Continue on MA 113
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on MA 113
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimack Street
8
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
12
Merge onto I 495
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 97A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 93
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 22
Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
466 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
17
Continue on Harvard Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harvard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Medford Street
20
Continue on Medford Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Medford Street
21
Turn right onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
School Street
22
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
279 ft
·
14 sec
·
Highland Avenue
23
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Groveland, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Groveland, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Somerville, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.71 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Somerville on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Andover, MA
18 mi in
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
21 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
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 Groveland, MA to Somerville, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, River Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Groveland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 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 36.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Groveland, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 18 ft to 174 ft elevation with about 352 ft of total climbing.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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