Origin
Monson, MA
Afternoon in Monson on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monson, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monson, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monson, MA to Somerville, MA covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Chestnut Street, Bethany Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Bethany Road | — | — |
| Brimfield Road | — | — |
| Monson Road | — | — |
| Main Palmer Road | — | — |
| Palmer Road | — | — |
| Sturbridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monson, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
15 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on Bethany Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bethany Road
5
Continue on Brimfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brimfield Road
6
Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monson Road
7
Continue on Main Palmer Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Palmer Road
8
Turn slight right onto Palmer Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
9
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Sturbridge Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sturbridge Road
11
Continue on Brimfield Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
12
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Charlton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
14
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
16
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
18
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
19
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
20
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
21
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
22
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
23
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bow Street
24
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Summer Street
25
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
26
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
27
Turn right
164 ft
·
12 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Monson, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.31 one way
$22.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
35 mi in
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
23 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
1h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
70.7 mi in 1h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Monson, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Monson, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Full guide →Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportunities for many of Somerville's creative class residents.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monson, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somerville, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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