Origin
Holliston, MA
Night in Holliston on Wednesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holliston, MA
Italo Melo
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA covers 27.3 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Street, Railroad Street, Woodland Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.37 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.6 miles from Holliston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 27.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central 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 Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Street | — | — |
| Railroad Street | — | — |
| Woodland Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Eliot Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holliston, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Street
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
Winthrop Street
2
Turn left onto Central Street
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
Central Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Railroad Street
4
Continue on Woodland Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn right onto Eliot Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eliot Street
9
Continue on Washington Street
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Street
10
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
11
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Continue on Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
13
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East: Boston
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 90 East: Boston
14
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
16
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
17
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
18
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
19
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
20
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
21
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bow Street
22
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Summer Street
23
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
24
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
25
Turn right
164 ft
·
12 sec
26
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 13.6 miles from Holliston, MA, or about 25m 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 27 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.6 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Holliston, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Holliston, MA
This is one driving day of about 27.3 miles and 50m.
At 27.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.6 mi from Holliston, MA · 25m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Holliston, 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
$4.37 one way
$8.74 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Wednesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
50m 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 Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA covers 27.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Street, Railroad Street, Woodland Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Holliston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.37 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 Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holliston, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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