Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, MA
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Abington, MA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Somerville, MA to Abington, MA covers 25.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, MA 3, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 39m highway drive covering 25.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and MA 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.5 miles on I 93.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and MA 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.1 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 18 South: Abington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| MA 3 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Brockton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Medford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Abington, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Continue on Medford Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MA 18
Continue on MA 18
Turn left onto MA 123
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Abington on Saturday
Local time
5:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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