Origin
Lincoln, MA
Night in Lincoln on Wednesday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, MA to Somerville, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, MA
S.A. Bond
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, MA to Somerville, MA covers 12.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Concord Turnpike, Concord Highway, Trapelo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Concord Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 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
6.1 miles from Lincoln, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Lincoln, MA to Somerville, MA covers 12.2 miles and takes about 23m, 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 16 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 3.5 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 Lincoln Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 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 (Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lincoln Road
Turn left onto Lincoln Road
Navigation decision point
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
9.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
|
MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
Turn right onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
4
10.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Russell Street
Turn left onto Russell Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Woburn
9.3 mi in
|
~14m
Medford
9.4 mi in
|
~14m
|
via US 3; MA 16
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Concord Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Trapelo Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Old County Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Alewife Brook Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Russell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Sandy Pond Road
106 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sandy Pond Road
2
Continue on Sandy Pond Road
124 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sandy Pond Road
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Road
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lincoln Road
4
Turn right onto Trapelo Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Trapelo Road
5
Turn left onto Old County Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old County Road
6
Take the ramp
498 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge onto MA 2
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
8
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
473 ft
·
13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
11
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Russell Street
13
Continue on Cutter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cutter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
15
Turn left
163 ft
·
12 sec
16
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 6.1 miles from Lincoln, MA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 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 12 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.1 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
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 Lincoln, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lincoln, MA
This is one driving day of about 12.2 miles and 23m.
At 12.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 3.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.1 mi from Lincoln, MA · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.1 miles from Lincoln, 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
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Concord Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.24
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
10:27 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
16 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
23m 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 Lincoln, MA to Somerville, MA covers 12.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Turnpike, Concord Highway, Trapelo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Lincoln, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 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 12.2 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 (Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lincoln, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
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