The drive from Hyannis, MA to Somerville, MA covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, 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 $11.94 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.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Hyannis, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 74.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 74.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 Ocean Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Ocean Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Old Colony Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 72.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Ocean Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ocean Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Old Colony Road
Turn sharp left onto Old Colony Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|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
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
73.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|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
Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi
17m
MA 3
8.4 mi
11m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
5m
Iyannough Road
3.1 mi
6m
I 93
0.6 mi
<1m
Barnstable Road
0.6 mi
1m
Washington Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 42.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyannis, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
167 ft·14 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Ocean Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Ocean Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Old Colony Road
0.2 mi·35 sec·Old Colony Road
4
Turn slight left onto Center Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·Center Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Barnstable Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Barnstable Road
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 132
456 ft·8 sec·Iyannough Road
7
Continue on MA 132
3.0 mi·5 min·Iyannough Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
9
Merge onto US 6
13 mi·17 min·Mid Cape Highway
10
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·45 sec·Sagamore Bridge
11
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi·20 sec·Pilgrim Highway
12
Continue on MA 3
42 mi·53 min·Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi·11 min·MA 3
Exit 43BToward I 93 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi·5 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
0.6 mi·47 sec·I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NHUse the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 20Toward Sullivan Square, SomervilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Washington Street
19
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
0.2 mi·25 sec·McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Medford Street
332 ft·12 sec·Medford Street
Use the left lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
22
Turn right
163 ft·12 sec
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.3 miles from Hyannis, MA, or about 52m 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 Hyannis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hyannis, MA
This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hyannis, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 37.3 mi from Hyannis, MA
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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.
. . . 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 66.9
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 74.6
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
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 72.1
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 74.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.94 one way
$23.88 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$13.02
$26.04
premium
$4.82
$14.17
$28.33
diesel
$5.61
$16.47
$32.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.4
0
$7.83
$3.58
Efficient EV
18.7
0
$6.53
$2.98
EV Truck/SUV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Hyannis, MA
Late night
in Hyannis on Saturday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Somerville, MA
Late night
in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
N 5 mph9% chanceLive 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
9 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
1h 45m 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 Hyannis, MA to Somerville, MA covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Hyannis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.94 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 74.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Ocean Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Old Colony Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 72.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hyannis, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
