Origin
Holden, MA
Evening in Holden on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holden, MA
Michał Robak
City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Main Street, Salisbury Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.1 miles from Holden, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 52.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salisbury Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Major Taylor Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foster Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
302 ft
·
19 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Salisbury Street
5
Continue on Concord Street
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Concord Street
6
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lincoln Street
7
Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Major Taylor Boulevard
8
Continue on Foster Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Foster Street
9
Turn left onto Front Street
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
23 ft
·
Washington Square
11
Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Grafton Street
12
Continue on Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grafton Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
15
Continue on Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
16
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
20
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
21
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
22
Continue on River Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
River Street
23
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
24
Turn right onto Plympton Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Plympton Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
26
Continue on Peabody Street
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Peabody Street
27
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cambridge Street
28
Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
515 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
29
Turn left onto Quincy Street
430 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kirkland Street
31
Turn left onto Irving Street
338 ft
·
14 sec
·
Irving Street
32
Continue on Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Scott Street
33
Continue on Park Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
34
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
35
Turn right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
36
Turn right onto Pembroke Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
37
Arrive at your 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 26.1 miles from Holden, MA, or about 34m into the drive.
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 52.2 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.1 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Holden, 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 Holden, MA
This is one driving day of about 52.2 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holden, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Holden, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Holden, 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
$8.31 one way
$16.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
City of Somerville, MA
Evening in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
26 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
1h 9m 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 Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Main Street, Salisbury Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Holden, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 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.
The drive from Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holden, MA to City of Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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