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Trip from Lakeville, MA to Somerville, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

44.4 mi

71 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Lakeville, MA

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Somerville, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeville, MA to Somerville, MA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 93, Bedford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Lakeville, MA to Somerville, MA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
9
26.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
41.9 mi into trip | ~57m 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
42.5 mi into trip | ~57m 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
42.9 mi into trip | ~58m in | Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

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 Lakeville, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

4.3 mi in | ~7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 17.5 mi 20m
I 93 12.1 mi 16m
Bedford Street 3.9 mi 6m
I 495 3.6 mi 4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Washington Street 0.5 mi 1m
Highland Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Harding Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 17.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MA and Somerville, MA.

1

Start on Precinct Street

81 ft · 3 sec · Precinct Street
2

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right

69 ft · 6 sec
4

Turn right

41 ft · 4 sec
5

Turn right onto Precinct Street

307 ft · 13 sec · Precinct Street
6

Turn left onto MA 18

3.9 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street
7

Enter roundabout onto US 44

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Harding Street
8

Continue on US 44

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Harding Street
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
10

Merge onto I 495

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 495
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 19A Toward MA 24 North: Boston
12

Merge onto MA 24

18 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 93; US 1

12 mi · 15 min · I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

0.6 mi · 47 sec · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 20 Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Continue on Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
20

Turn right onto McGrath Highway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto Medford Street

332 ft · 12 sec · Medford Street
Use the left lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · 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 22.2 mi from Lakeville, MA · 29m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

22 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

Raynham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brockton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Lakeville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Somerville, MA

The final approach into Somerville, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.11 one way

$14.21 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.75 $15.50
premium $4.82 $8.43 $16.86
diesel $5.61 $9.80 $19.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.3 0 $4.66 $2.13
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.22 $2.84

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lakeville, MA

Morning in Lakeville on Saturday

Local time

10:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Morning in Somerville on Saturday

Local time

10:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

14 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 3m 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 Lakeville, MA to Somerville, MA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 93, Bedford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Lakeville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.11 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 44.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Lakeville, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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.

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