Trip from Somerville, MA to East Falmouth, MA

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

76.3 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 41m ★

6 AM

1h 49m

8 AM

2h 5m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 53m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 4m

8 PM

1h 44m

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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Trip Overview

Traveling from Somerville to East Falmouth covers 76.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including Highland Avenue, Medford Street, and McGrath Highway, rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical way to transition from the urban Northeast environment to the shoreline of East Falmouth. Expect a straightforward commute that trades highway speed for a more direct, localized path. If you are looking for a quick getaway to the coast, this route offers a practical and budget-friendly way to get there.

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

38.1 miles from Somerville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 1 hour and 48 minutes navigating surface streets. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Highland Avenue, you should be prepared for constant maneuvers and frequent adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. The personality of this drive is defined by its localized navigation through various neighborhoods. You will find that the road demands your full attention, as the path relies on city-style infrastructure rather than open, high-speed lanes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 76.3 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: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.1 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 93 South: Boston

14.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | MA 3

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

58 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | MA 6A

Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore

58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape...

Towns Along This Route

Between Somerville, MA and East Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery and Falmouth.

Joint Base Cape Cod

61.5 mi in | ~1h 24m | via MA 28

National Cemetery

61.5 mi in | ~1h 24m | via MA 28

Falmouth

72.1 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MA 3	30.9 mi	39m
I 93	12.5 mi	17m
Pilgrims Highway	12 mi	15m
MA 28	6.5 mi	8m
General MacArthur Boulevard	4.1 mi	6m
Sandwich Road	3 mi	5m
Brick Kiln Road	3 mi	6m
East Falmouth Highway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: MA 3 — 30.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

163 ft · 17 sec · this road

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue

Continue on Medford Street

440 ft · 13 sec · Medford Street

Turn left onto MA 28

0.6 mi · 1 min · McGrath Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

206 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 93 South: Boston

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 93 South: Boston

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 93 South: Boston

Merge onto I 93

12 mi · 17 min · I 93

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3

Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A

Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

466 ft · 15 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 15 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

6.4 mi · 8 min · MA 28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward West Falmouth, East Falmouth

At end of road, turn left onto Brick Kiln Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Brick Kiln Road

At end of road, turn right onto Ox Bow Road

317 ft · 11 sec · Ox Bow Road

Turn left onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Teaticket Highway

Continue on MA 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway

Arrive at destination

MA 28

Trip Plan

Since this 76.3-mile trip is short and flexible, you have the freedom to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Keep in mind that because the entire route consists of local roads, traffic conditions on streets like McGrath Highway can significantly impact your arrival time. You won't need to worry about extensive rest stops given the sub-two-hour duration, but it is wise to fuel up before you leave to keep your trip costs near the $10 estimate. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert at intersections, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent navigation adjustments. Utilize a reliable GPS to manage the constant turns, ensuring you stay on track as you move away from Somerville.

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 38.1 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 76.3 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 52m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Falmouth, 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 76.3 miles and 1h 48m.

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 MA 3 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from Somerville, MA · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

38 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Falmouth, MA

The final approach into East Falmouth, 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 East Falmouth, 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

$12.14 one way

$24.29 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.21	$26.42
premium	$4.80	$14.42	$28.83
diesel	$5.64	$16.95	$33.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.01	$3.66
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.68	$3.05
EV Truck/SUV	30.5	$10.68	$4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

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

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Falmouth, MA

Evening in East Falmouth on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

38 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.

Road read

1h 48m 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 East Falmouth, MA covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MA 3, I 93, Pilgrims Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $12.14 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.

Between Somerville, MA and East Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery and Falmouth.

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