Origin
Medway, MA
Evening in Medway on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
Jimmy Chan
City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 42.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Street, Norfolk Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.4 miles from Medway, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village 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 Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA is easy. At 57m 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 Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Norfolk Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dover Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harding Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn right
121 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn left onto Norfolk Road
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Norfolk Road
5
Continue on Village Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
6
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
8
Continue on West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
9
Turn straight onto Harding Street
285 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harding Street
10
Continue on Harding Street
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Harding Street
11
Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
12
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Centre Street
13
Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Street
14
Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Noyes Street
299 ft
·
17 sec
·
Noyes Street
16
Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
17
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chapel Street
18
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
19
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
20
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Winchester Street
21
Continue on Centre Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
22
Continue on Centre Street
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Centre Street
23
Continue on Centre Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
24
Continue on Washington Street
285 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
26
Continue on Saint James Street
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Saint James Street
27
Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 90 East: Boston
28
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
29
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
30
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
31
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
32
Continue on River Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
River Street
33
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
34
Turn right onto Plympton Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Plympton Street
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
36
Continue on Peabody Street
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Peabody Street
37
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cambridge Street
38
Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
515 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
39
Turn left onto Quincy Street
430 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
40
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kirkland Street
41
Turn left onto Irving Street
338 ft
·
14 sec
·
Irving Street
42
Continue on Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Scott Street
43
Continue on Park Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
44
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
45
Turn right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
46
Turn right onto Pembroke Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
47
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 21.4 miles from Medway, MA, or about 28m 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 42.7 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.4 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Medway, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Medway, MA
This is one driving day of about 42.7 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medway, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Medway, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Medway, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
City of Somerville, MA
Evening in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 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
2 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
57m 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 Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 42.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Norfolk Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.80 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 Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA is easy. At 57m 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 Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, MA to City of Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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