Trip from Montague, MA to Somerville, MA

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Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

85.1 mi

137 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

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

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Montague, MA

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Somerville, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montague, MA to Somerville, MA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on Mohawk Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.62 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

42.6 miles from Montague, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 85.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mohawk Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near MA 63 / Bridge Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.2 miles (MA 63 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.4 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | MA 63 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto MA 63 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

82.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

82.4 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway

Merge onto US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford

Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medfo...

82.7 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue

Turn right onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue toward MA 2A East: Cambridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mohawk Trail	38.5 mi	53m
Concord Turnpike	19.8 mi	27m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	6.3 mi	9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2	3.5 mi	5m
Concord Highway	3.4 mi	4m
Federal Street	2.6 mi	4m
West Main Street	2.1 mi	3m
State Road	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Mohawk Trail — 38.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Center Street

19 ft · 0 sec · Center Street

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Main Street

Continue on Turners Falls Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Turners Falls Road

Turn right onto Swamp Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

Turn left onto MA 63

2.6 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

Continue on MA 63

378 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto MA 63

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 63

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Lester Street

Turn right onto Prospect Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street

Continue on MA 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

Continue on MA 2

1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

Continue on MA 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Public Works Boulevard

Continue on MA 2

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on MA 2

36 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A

328 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on MA 2

3.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

473 ft · 13 sec

Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto US 3; MA 16

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford

Turn right onto MA 2A

0.9 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Russell Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Russell Street

Continue on Cutter Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Cutter Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Highland Avenue

1.2 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

Turn left

163 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at 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 42.6 miles from Montague, MA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.6 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Montague, 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 Montague, MA

This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montague, 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.

The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 38.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.6 mi from Montague, MA · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

43 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Montague, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Somerville, MA

The final approach into 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 Somerville, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 73.4

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 85.1

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $15 near mile 85.1

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 85.1

View on nps.gov

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 61.7

View on nps.gov

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 85.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.62 one way

$27.24 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$14.85	$29.70
premium	$4.82	$16.16	$32.32
diesel	$5.61	$18.79	$37.58

Estimated Tolls: $1.67

Concord Turnpike (16.1 mi) $1.12

Concord Turnpike (3.7 mi) $0.26

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 (3.5 mi) $0.25

Union Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.5	$8.94	$4.08
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.45	$3.40
EV Truck/SUV	34	$11.91	$5.45

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Montague, MA

Evening in Montague on Tuesday

Local time

7:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Evening in Somerville on Tuesday

Local time

7:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

2h 10m 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 Montague, MA to Somerville, MA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Montague, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.62 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 route from Montague, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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