Origin
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Andover, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Andover, MA covers 21.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Dascomb Road, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 21.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and Dascomb Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on I 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Dascomb Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Highland Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concor...
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
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 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Somerville, MA and Andover, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Tewksbury.
Boston
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Concord New Hampshire
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Tewksbury
18.3 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Dascomb Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Andover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mystic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Andover, MA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Continue on Medford Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Medford Street
4
Turn left onto MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
7
Turn straight onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
9
Merge onto I 93
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Dascomb Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dascomb Road
12
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
13
Turn right onto Central Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
14
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Turn right onto Summer Street
435 ft
·
14 sec
·
Summer Street
16
Arrive at destination
Summer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.01 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Andover, MA
Late night in Andover on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
32m 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 Somerville, MA to Andover, MA covers 21.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Dascomb Road, Central 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 10.9 miles from Somerville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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 21.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Somerville, MA and Andover, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Tewksbury.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Lowell 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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