Origin
Medway, MA
Morning in Medway on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to Somerville, MA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centre Street, Village Street, Massachusetts Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Centre Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 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 around 2.8 miles in near MA 115 / Norfolk Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MA 115 / Norfolk Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 115 / Norfolk Road
Turn left onto MA 115 / Norfolk Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Dover Road
Turn left onto Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Medway, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
Allston-Brighton
24.2 mi in
|
~46m
Cambridge
24.2 mi in
|
~46m
Fenway Park
24.2 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Street | 6.6 mi | 15m |
| Village Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dover Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Centre Street
— 6.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Village Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn right
121 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn left onto MA 115
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Norfolk Road
5
Continue on MA 115
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
6
Turn right onto MA 109
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
9
Turn straight onto Harding Street
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harding Street
10
Continue on Harding Street
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Street
11
Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
12
Continue on Centre Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Centre Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto 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
298 ft
·
17 sec
·
Noyes Street
16
Turn right onto MA 135
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
17
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chapel Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
20
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Centre Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
22
Continue on Centre Street
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Centre Street
23
Continue on Centre Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on Washington Street
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
26
Continue on Saint James Street
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint James Street
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
28
Merge onto I 90
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
29
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
32
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
33
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
34
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
35
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
36
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
37
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
38
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
39
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Massachusetts Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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.
Destination
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Friday
Local time
8:56 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
9 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
56m 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 Somerville, MA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Village Street, Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.39 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 is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MA 115 / Norfolk Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Medway, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge and Fenway Park.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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