Origin
Medway, MA
Evening in Medway on Thursday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Somerville, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
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 42.3 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 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 $6.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42.3 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 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.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Medway, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | — | — |
| Norfolk Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Dover Road | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Harding Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Centre Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and 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
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
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
·
40 sec
·
Bow Street
36
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
40 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
164 ft
·
12 sec
40
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Medway, 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
$6.77 one way
$13.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
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
Somerville, MA
Evening in Somerville on Thursday
Local time
6:54 PM
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 42.3 miles and takes about 56m 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 21.2 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 $6.77 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 Somerville, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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