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Trip from Scituate, MA to Somerville, MA

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Drive Time

53m

Distance

33.6 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Downtown Scituate, MA, MA

Scituate, MA

David Kanigan

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Somerville, MA

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Trip Overview

This 33.6-mile drive from Scituate, MA, to Somerville, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be navigating Pilgrims Highway and MA 3, with a portion on Main Street, experiencing a mixed drive profile. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is very budget-friendly for a short journey. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the longest stretch is just 10.7 miles, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure and any brief pauses along the way. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll stay within familiar territory throughout this Massachusetts journey.

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

16.8 miles from Scituate, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 36% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 10.7-mile segment on Pilgrims Highway, which offers a more consistent pace, interspersed with sections on local roads like Main Street. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests a transition between faster-paced highway travel and more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination. This means you'll need to adjust your driving style accordingly, moving from cruising to more attentive urban navigation.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 0.1 miles in near Front Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 33.6 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 (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Front Street

Turn right onto Front Street

Navigation decision point

7
8.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
7
31.2 mi into trip | ~47m 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
31.7 mi into trip | ~47m 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
32.2 mi into trip | ~48m in | Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Scituate, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Sullivan Square.

Boston

8.5 mi in | ~16m

Sullivan Square

31.7 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 10.7 mi 13m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
Main Street 4.9 mi 8m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Stockbridge Road 1.3 mi 2m
Washington Street 0.9 mi 2m
Cornet Stetson Road 0.7 mi 1m
I 93 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 10.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Allen Place

264 ft · 14 sec · Allen Place
2

Turn right onto Front Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Front Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto First Parish Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · First Parish Road
4

Turn left onto Stockbridge Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Stockbridge Road
6

Turn left onto Country Way

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Country Way
7

Enter roundabout onto Cornet Stetson Road

146 ft · 3 sec · Cornet Stetson Road
8

Continue on Cornet Stetson Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cornet Stetson Road
9

Continue on MA 123

4.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
10

Continue on MA 123

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Webster Street
11

Turn left onto MA 53

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Washington Street
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto MA 3

11 mi · 13 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 20 Toward Sullivan Square, Somerville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Cambridge Street
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Continue on Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
20

Turn right onto McGrath Highway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · McGrath Highway
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto Medford Street

332 ft · 12 sec · Medford Street
Use the left lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
23

Turn right

163 ft · 12 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 53-minute duration of this 33.6-mile trip, you can depart at your leisure, but consider leaving earlier in the day to avoid potential traffic as you get closer to Somerville. With minimal longest stretches and no required stops, you can easily manage fuel needs with the estimated $5 cost. The flexibility of this short drive means you don't need to plan for rest breaks, but if you do decide to pause, keep it brief. A good tip for this route is to be particularly aware of changing speed limits as you transition from MA 3 onto Main Street in the final miles.

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 16.8 miles from Scituate, MA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 33.6 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.8 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

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 Scituate, 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 Scituate, MA

This is one driving day of about 33.6 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scituate, 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 10.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.8 mi from Scituate, MA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

17 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Scituate, 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.

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 20.9
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
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.

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 30.2
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 24.4
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 33.6
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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 31.3
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 33.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.38 one way

$10.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.86 $11.73
premium $4.82 $6.38 $12.76
diesel $5.61 $7.42 $14.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 20 hours ago

Origin

Scituate, MA

Night in Scituate on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Night in Somerville on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

17 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

2 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

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 Scituate, MA to Somerville, MA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Scituate, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 17 significant decision points across 33.6 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 (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Scituate, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Sullivan Square.

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