Trip from Somerville, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

49.7 mi

80 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

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

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Somerville, MA

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Ashburnham, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from Somerville to Ashburnham, you are looking at a manageable 49.7-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $8, it is a cost-effective excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate through the heart of the Northeast, transitioning from the urban density of the Somerville area toward the more quiet, inland setting of Ashburnham. Whether you are heading out for a change of pace or visiting the area, this straightforward route offers a simple transition between the two Massachusetts locations.

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

24.9 miles from Somerville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a mixed drive that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will rely on a combination of the Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, and Massachusetts Avenue to complete your journey. Only about 32% of your travel takes place on major highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on secondary roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.7-mile segment on the Concord Turnpike. As you progress, the road experience shifts from faster, arterial traffic to the more localized flow required to reach your destination in Ashburnham.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 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 early in the drive near Highland Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 49.7 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: near the start (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Highland Avenue

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

1.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue

Turn right onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

2.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway

Turn left onto US 3; MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

17.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | MA 2; MA 111 / Union Turnpike

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111 / Union Turnpike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

43.9 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Westminster Hill Road

Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Concord Turnpike	11.7 mi	17m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	11.2 mi	15m
Massachusetts Avenue	6.9 mi	10m
Cambridge Turnpike	3.3 mi	5m
Concord Highway	2.9 mi	3m
Ashburnham State Road	2.3 mi	4m
Fitchburg Road	1.7 mi	2m
Water Street	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 11.7 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

163 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto Highland Avenue

1.3 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Turn left onto Dover Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Dover Street

Turn right onto MA 2A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 3; MA 16

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto MA 2

4.1 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 2

2.9 mi · 3 min · Concord Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 111

407 ft · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Continue on MA 2

0.3 mi · 21 sec · George W Stanton Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 2

11 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Abbott Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MA 12

1.6 mi · 2 min · Water Street

Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laurel Street

Turn slight right onto MA 2A; MA 12

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kimball Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

71 ft · 3 sec · River Street

Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

0.9 mi · 2 min · River Street

Turn right onto Mayland Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Mayland Street

Continue on Fairview Street

508 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Street

Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Westminster Hill Road

Turn right onto MA 12

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

Continue on MA 12

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

Continue on MA 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road

Continue on MA 12

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street North

Turn right onto MA 101

136 ft · 2 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

MA 101

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure schedule. You won't need to plan for any major stops along the way, as the 49.7-mile distance is easily completed in one go. Keep in mind that because the route relies heavily on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, traffic conditions on Massachusetts Avenue and the Captain Isaac Davis Highway can impact your arrival time. It is wise to check local traffic reports before you leave Somerville to ensure your trip remains under the 1 hour and 22-minute estimate. A great way to prepare is to ensure your fuel tank is ready for the drive, as the $8 estimate assumes a direct, efficient path to your final destination.

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 24.9 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 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 49.7 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.9 miles or 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburnham, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Somerville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Somerville, MA

This is one driving day of about 49.7 miles and 1h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Somerville, 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 Concord Turnpike for about 11.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.9 mi from Somerville, MA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

25 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashburnham, MA

The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.91 one way

$15.82 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$8.60	$17.21
premium	$4.80	$9.39	$18.78
diesel	$5.64	$11.04	$22.08

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Concord Turnpike (7.8 mi) $0.55

Concord Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.27

Cambridge Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.23

Union Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.9	$5.22	$2.39
Efficient EV	12.4	$4.35	$1.99
EV Truck/SUV	19.9	$6.96	$3.18

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Somerville, MA

Evening in Somerville on Sunday

Local time

8:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashburnham, MA

Evening in Ashburnham on Sunday

Local time

8:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

25 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

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

1h 22m 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 Ashburnham, MA covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, Massachusetts Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.9 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 $7.91 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.

The route from Somerville, MA to Ashburnham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Somerville, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Ashburnham, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Somerville, MA

Ashburnham, MA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 22m on the road

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