Origin
Northampton, MA
Morning in Northampton on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northampton, MA to Somerville, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
102.4 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
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northampton, MA to Somerville, MA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, Prospect Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 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
51.2 miles from Northampton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 102.4 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 84.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Crescent Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 102.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Crescent Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Crescent Street
Turn left onto Crescent Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
6
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
8
99.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
8
99.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Northampton, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Boston.
Albany
12.9 mi in
|
~17m
Boston
14 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 84.6 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 91 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Prospect Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Conz Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Prescott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crescent Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, MA and 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 MA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
4
Turn slight right onto MA 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
New South Street
5
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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South Street
6
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Old South Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Conz Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 5
51 ft
·
0 sec
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Mount Tom Road
9
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
11
Merge onto I 91
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 91
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 90
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
15
Merge onto I 90
85 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
19
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
21
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Webster Avenue
22
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bow Street
23
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Summer Street
24
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
25
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
26
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
27
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 51.2 miles from Northampton, MA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 43m
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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 2h 11m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Northampton, MA · 1h 5m 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 51.2 miles from Northampton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
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
$16.39 one way
$32.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.08
Massachusetts Turnpike
(84.6 mi)
$5.08
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
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.55 |
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
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
51 mi in
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 11m 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 Somerville, MA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, Prospect Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 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 $16.39 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 102.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Crescent Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Northampton, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Boston.
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