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Trip from Orleans, MA to Somerville, MA

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

92.3 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orleans, MA to Somerville, MA covers 92.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.69 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

46.2 miles from Orleans, MA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 92.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 89.9 miles in near I 93.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 89.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
89.9 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
8
90.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20 Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
6
90.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
5
91.5 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | McGrath Highway

Turn right onto McGrath Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
91.8 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | Medford Street

Turn left onto Medford Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 42.3 mi 53m
Mid Cape Highway 33.8 mi 47m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Route 6A 1.1 mi 2m
I 93 0.6 mi <1m
Washington Street 0.5 mi 1m
Highland Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 6A

1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
3

Merge onto US 6

34 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway
4

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
5

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
6

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

0.6 mi · 47 sec · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 20 Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
12

Continue on Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
13

Turn right onto McGrath Highway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto Medford Street

332 ft · 12 sec · Medford Street
Use the left lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
16

Turn right

163 ft · 12 sec
17

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 46.2 miles from Orleans, MA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.2 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 41m

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 Orleans, 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 Orleans, MA

This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orleans, 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 Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.2 mi from Orleans, MA · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Boston, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

46 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Orleans, 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.

Boston National Historical Park

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.

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 89.1
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 79.6
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 82.8
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour $25
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 92.3
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

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 ~35 min detour Free near mile 89.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.69 one way

$29.38 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.98 $31.96
premium $4.80 $17.44 $34.88
diesel $5.64 $20.51 $41.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cranberry Cove Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Orleans, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Stop & Shop - Tesla Supercharger

Hyannis, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Cove at Yarmouth

West Yarmouth, MA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Simon Cape Cod Mall (Hyannis, MA)

Hyannis, MA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

473 Station Ave

South Yarmouth, MA

SHELL_RECHARGE

2 DCFC

PCCJEEP PL-3-R

Barnstable, MA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

PCCJEEP PL-1-L

Barnstable, MA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Cape Cod Mall

Hyannis, MA

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 2 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 RED_E: 1 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.08 $3.69
EV Truck/SUV 36.9 0 $12.92 $5.91

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 3 years ago

Origin

Orleans, MA

Morning in Orleans on Monday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Morning in Somerville on Monday

Local time

6:45 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

27 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 7m 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 Orleans, MA to Somerville, MA covers 92.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 miles from Orleans, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.69 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 92.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 89.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Orleans, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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