Origin
Somerville, MA
Night in Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Dennis Port, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
83.7 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Dennis Port, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Dennis Port, MA covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highland Avenue, Medford Street, McGrath Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
41.9 miles from Somerville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 83.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highland Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Somerville, MA to Dennis Port, MA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerville, MA to Dennis Port, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Medford Street | — | — |
| McGrath Highway | — | — |
| I 93 | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| MA 3 South | — | — |
| Pilgrims Highway | — | — |
| Pilgrim Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Dennis Port, MA.
1
Start on the route
164 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
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 McGrath Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
7
Turn slight right onto I 93 South: Boston
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
9
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
17 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
31 mi
·
39 min
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
11
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
13
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
14
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
16
Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East West Dennis Road
17
Turn left onto Upper County Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper County Road
18
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
19
Turn right onto Lower County Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Lower County Road
20
Turn left onto Sea Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Sea Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 41.9 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 58m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dennis Port, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Somerville, MA
This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Somerville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.9 mi from Somerville, MA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dennis Port, MA
The final approach into Dennis Port, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.40 one way
$26.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Dennis Port, MA
Night in Dennis Port on Wednesday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36 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 56m 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 Dennis Port, MA covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highland Avenue, Medford Street, McGrath Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $13.40 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 drive from Somerville, MA to Dennis Port, MA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerville, MA to Dennis Port, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerville, MA to Dennis Port, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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