Trip from Methuen, MA to Somerville, MA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 93, Lowell Street, Medford Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Methuen, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Methuen, MA to Somerville, MA?

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

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

25.8 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 40m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 36m

3 PM

0h 37m

5 PM

0h 40m

8 PM

0h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Methuen, MA to Somerville, MA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 93, Lowell Street, Medford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 34m highway drive covering 25.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and Lowell Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 miles on I 93.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Lowell Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Boston

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 93 South: Boston

5

2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 93

Merge onto I 93

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

23.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22 Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere

5

24.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

25.8 mi into trip | ~34m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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 Methuen, MA to Somerville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

Revere

23.7 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 93	21.5 mi	25m
Lowell Street	1.9 mi	3m
Medford Street	1 mi	2m
Harvard Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.2 mi	<1m
School Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector	<0.1 mi	<1m
Highland Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 93 — 21.5 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Osgood Street

76 ft · 4 sec · Osgood Street

2

Turn left onto MA 113

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

3

Continue on MA 110; MA 113

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Lowell Street

Use the right lane.

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 93 South: Boston Use the right lane.

5

Merge onto I 93

22 mi · 25 min · I 93

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 22 Toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere Use the slight right lane.

7

Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

466 ft · 15 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

8

Continue on Harvard Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Harvard Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

9

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

10

Continue on Medford Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Medford Street

11

Continue on Medford Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Medford Street

12

Turn right onto School Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · School Street

13

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

279 ft · 14 sec · Highland Avenue

14

Turn right

163 ft · 12 sec

15

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.26 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$4.50	$9.01
premium	$4.82	$4.90	$9.80
diesel	$5.61	$5.70	$11.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.71	$1.24
Efficient EV	6.5	$2.26	$1.03
EV Truck/SUV	10.3	$3.61	$1.65

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Methuen, MA

Night in Methuen on Thursday

Local time

11:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Night in Somerville on Thursday

Local time

11:35 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

22 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

34m 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 Methuen, MA to Somerville, MA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.