Origin
Somerville, MA
Afternoon in Somerville on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Medway, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Medway, MA covers 29.6 miles and takes about 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 $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 29.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Somerville, MA to Medway, MA is easy. At 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 Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Medford Street | — | — |
| McGrath Highway | — | — |
| Monsignor O'Brien Highway | — | — |
| Charles River Dam Road | — | — |
| Storrow Drive | — | — |
| Charlesgate | — | — |
| Kenmore Square | — | — |
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 Medway, 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
·
14 sec
·
Medford Street
4
Turn right onto McGrath Highway
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
McGrath Highway
5
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
McGrath Highway
6
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
McGrath Highway
7
Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
8
Continue on Charles River Dam Road
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Charles River Dam Road
9
Turn right onto Storrow Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Storrow Drive
10
Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrow Drive
11
Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate
410 ft
·
14 sec
·
Charlesgate
12
Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Kenmore Square
13
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Beacon Street
14
Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
15
Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Beacon Street
16
Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Hill Avenue
17
Turn left onto Boylston Street
479 ft
·
22 sec
·
Boylston Street
18
Turn right onto Lee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
19
Continue on Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clyde Street
20
Turn right onto Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Newton Street
21
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Grove Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
282 ft
·
5 sec
·
Franklin Park Circle
23
Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Grove Street
24
Continue on Independence Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
25
Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
26
Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
328 ft
·
9 sec
·
MA 109 West: Westwood
27
Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
28
Continue on High Street
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
High Street
29
Continue on County Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Street
30
Continue on Main Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
31
Turn left onto Village Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
32
Keep slight right to continue on Village Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
33
Turn right onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Medway, MA covers 29.6 miles and takes about 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 14.8 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 $4.74 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 Medway, MA is easy. At 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 Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerville, MA to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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