Origin
Montague, MA
Evening in Montague on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montague, MA to Somerville, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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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.
Montague, MA
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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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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MA 63 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto MA 63 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
48.4 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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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.
7
82.3 mi into trip
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~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
5
82.4 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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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...
6
82.7 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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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.
1
Start on Center Street
19 ft
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0 sec
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Center Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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Main Street
3
Continue on Turners Falls Road
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Turners Falls Road
4
Turn right onto Swamp Road
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Swamp Road
5
Turn left onto MA 63
2.6 mi
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4 min
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Federal Street
6
Continue on MA 63
378 ft
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18 sec
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West Main Street
7
Turn left onto MA 63
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Bridge Street
8
Continue on MA 63
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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Lester Street
9
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Prospect Street
10
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Mohawk Trail
11
Continue on MA 2
1.9 mi
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3 min
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State Road
12
Continue on MA 2
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Public Works Boulevard
13
Continue on MA 2
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Main Street
14
Continue on MA 2
36 mi
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50 min
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Mohawk Trail
15
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi
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17 min
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Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi
·
9 min
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Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Union Turnpike
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft
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4 sec
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Elm Street
19
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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Elm Street
20
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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Concord Turnpike
21
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
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5 min
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Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
22
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi
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4 min
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Concord Highway
23
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
473 ft
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13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
0.3 mi
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51 sec
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Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
26
Turn right onto MA 2A
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Massachusetts Avenue
Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn left onto Russell Street
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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Russell Street
28
Continue on Cutter Avenue
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Cutter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
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4 min
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Highland Avenue
30
Turn left
163 ft
·
12 sec
31
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
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Open the route before leaving Montague, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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
$2
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Somerville, MA
Evening in Somerville on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 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.
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.
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.
The route from Montague, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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