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Trip from Hudson, MA to City of Somerville, MA

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Drive Time

51m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Hudson, MA

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Downtown City of Somerville, MA, MA

City of Somerville, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

This 29.3-mile drive from Hudson, MA, to Somerville, MA, is a manageable 51-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll navigate using key roads like Concord Turnpike and Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2, with about 37% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $5, making it an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Northeast. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this route doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time upon arrival. It's a practical choice for connecting two points within Massachusetts without a significant time commitment.

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

14.6 miles from Hudson, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with local road conditions. A significant portion, 37%, is on highways, and you'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 6.3 miles on Concord Turnpike. The drive transitions between faster-paced sections and potentially slower, more built-up areas as you approach your destination. This variability means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from open-road cruising to navigating more complex urban environments. The character of the road changes as you progress, requiring attention to changing speed limits and traffic patterns.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 62 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 (MA 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (MA 62 / Gleasondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 62 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 62 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | MA 62 / Gleasondale Road

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 62 / Gleasondale Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
25.6 mi into trip | ~43m 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
25.7 mi into trip | ~43m 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
26.7 mi into trip | ~46m in | Powder House Boulevard

Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hudson, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.

Woburn

25.6 mi in | ~43m

Medford

25.7 mi in | ~43m | via US 3; MA 16

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Concord Turnpike 6.3 mi 8m
Main Street 5.4 mi 11m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 3.5 mi 5m
Concord Highway 3.4 mi 4m
Gleasondale Road 3 mi 5m
Great Road 2 mi 3m
Powder Mill Road 1.3 mi 2m
Alewife Brook Parkway 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 6.3 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, MA and City of Somerville, MA.

1

Start on this road

228 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto MA 62

1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto MA 62

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wilkins Street
4

Continue on MA 62

0.6 mi · 1 min · Gleasondale Road
5

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 62

2.4 mi · 4 min · Gleasondale Road
6

Turn right onto MA 62; MA 117

2.0 mi · 3 min · Great Road
7

Turn slight left onto MA 62

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Turn right onto MA 27; MA 62

476 ft · 16 sec · Waltham Street
9

Turn left onto MA 62

1.3 mi · 2 min · Powder Mill Road
10

Continue on MA 62

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
11

Turn right onto MA 2; MA 2A

2.8 mi · 3 min · Concord Turnpike
12

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
13

Continue on MA 2

3.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway
14

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

473 ft · 13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Merge onto US 3; MA 16

1.0 mi · 2 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
17

Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18

Enter roundabout

234 ft · 4 sec
19

Continue

28 ft · 0 sec
20

Continue on Warner Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Warner Street
21

Continue on Harvard Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Harvard Street
22

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
23

Continue on Medford Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Medford Street
24

Continue on Medford Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Medford Street
25

Turn right onto Central Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Central Street
26

Turn left onto Pembroke Street

129 ft · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
27

Arrive at destination

Pembroke Street

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 51-minute drive covering 29.3 miles, flexibility is your greatest asset. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, so consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic congestion, especially as you approach Somerville. With a fuel cost estimated at just $5, you won't need to worry extensively about refueling stops. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the Concord Turnpike and Main Street, as this is where the driving environment will likely shift most noticeably. Plan for this change in road character to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.

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 14.6 miles from Hudson, MA, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 29.3 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.6 miles or 27m 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 City of Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hudson, 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 Hudson, MA

This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hudson, 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.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 6.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.6 mi from Hudson, MA · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

15 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from Hudson, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 16.1
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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.

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 29.3
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~26 min detour $15 near mile 29.3
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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 29.3
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 12.1
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~35 min detour Free near mile 28.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.69 one way

$9.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.11 $10.23
premium $4.82 $5.56 $11.13
diesel $5.61 $6.47 $12.94

Estimated Tolls: $0.69

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 (3.5 mi) $0.25
Concord Turnpike (3.5 mi) $0.24
Concord Turnpike (2.8 mi) $0.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Hudson, MA

Night in Hudson on Tuesday

Local time

11:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 3 to 8 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:23PM EDT until April 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

City of Somerville, MA

Night in City of Somerville on Tuesday

Local time

11:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

15 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

8 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

51m 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 Hudson, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Turnpike, Main Street, Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Hudson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.69 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 29.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 (MA 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (MA 62 / Gleasondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hudson, MA and City of Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.

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