Origin
Northampton, MA
Morning in Northampton on Monday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
102.7 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, MA
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 102.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crescent Street, Elm Street, New South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.35 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
51.4 miles from Northampton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 102.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crescent 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conz Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Tom Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Crescent Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, MA and City of Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Bancroft Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bancroft Road
2
Turn left onto Crescent Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Crescent Street
3
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
4
Turn slight right onto New South Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New South Street
5
Continue on South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Street
6
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Old South Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Conz Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
10
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 90
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 90
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
15
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
85 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
17
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
18
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
19
Continue on River Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
River Street
20
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Drive
21
Turn right onto Plympton Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Plympton Street
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
23
Continue on Peabody Street
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Peabody Street
24
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cambridge Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
515 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
26
Turn left onto Quincy Street
430 ft
·
17 sec
·
Quincy Street
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kirkland Street
28
Turn left onto Irving Street
338 ft
·
14 sec
·
Irving Street
29
Continue on Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Scott Street
30
Continue on Park Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
31
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
32
Turn right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
33
Turn right onto Pembroke Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pembroke Street
34
Arrive at your 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 51.4 miles from Northampton, MA, or about 56m into the drive.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Northampton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Northampton, MA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51.4 miles from Northampton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Somerville, MA
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$16.35 one way
$32.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.40 | $38.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.38 | $6.57 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
City of Somerville, MA
Morning in City of Somerville on Monday
Local time
11:36 AM
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
1h 53m 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 Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA covers 102.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crescent Street, Elm Street, New South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 miles from Northampton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.35 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 Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northampton, MA to City of Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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