Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
4.6 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Arlington, MA
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The drive from Somerville, MA to Arlington, MA covers 4.6 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Medford Street, Powder House Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on Broadway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 4.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 4.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Highland Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Medford Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Powder House Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Warner Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Arlington, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
Turn left onto Medford Street
Continue on Medford Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto Harvard Street
Continue on Warner Street
Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard
Continue on Powder House Boulevard
Turn left onto North Street
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A
Turn left onto Academy Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.74 one way
$1.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $0.80 | $1.61 |
| premium | $4.82 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.40 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in Somerville on Friday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in Arlington on Friday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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