Origin
Pembroke, MA
Afternoon in Pembroke on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, MA to Somerville, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pembroke, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke, MA to Somerville, MA covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pembroke, MA to Somerville, MA covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.7 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
30.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
McGrath Highway
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Sullivan Square.
Boston
7 mi in
|
~11m
Sullivan Square
30.3 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Barker Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 93 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on MA 14
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Center Street
2
Continue on MA 14
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Barker Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MA 53
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 53; MA 139
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Road
5
Continue on MA 53
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
7
Merge onto MA 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
14
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Medford Street
332 ft
·
12 sec
·
Medford Street
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
17
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Pembroke, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Pembroke, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerville, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Somerville, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Somerville on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Pembroke, MA to Somerville, MA covers 32.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Pembroke, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.15 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pembroke, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Sullivan Square.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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