Origin
Somerville, MA
Evening in Somerville on Friday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Oxford, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
61.2 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Oxford, MA
Michael D Beckwith
Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Oxford, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, MA 140, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Somerville, MA to Oxford, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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 around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 93 South: Boston
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
8
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| MA 140 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| I 93 | 15.9 mi | 22m |
| Mount Pleasant Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coggeshall Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Purchase Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Howland Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Oxford, MA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
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 MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
6
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
9
Merge onto I 93
12 mi
·
17 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on MA 24
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 140
16 mi
·
18 min
·
MA 140
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 4
Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Street
17
Turn left onto Nauset Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Nauset Street
18
Continue on Purchase Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Purchase Street
19
Turn left onto Coggeshall Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Coggeshall Street
20
Continue on Howland Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Howland Road
21
Turn right onto Adams Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
Adams Street
22
Turn left onto Brown Street
393 ft
·
17 sec
·
Brown Street
23
Arrive at destination
Brown Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Somerville, MA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, MA
The final approach into Oxford, 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
$9.79 one way
$19.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Oxford, MA
Evening in Oxford on Friday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
16 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 Oxford, MA covers 61.2 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 Amvets Highway, MA 140, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 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 $9.79 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Somerville, MA to Oxford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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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