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Trip from Somerville, MA to Taunton, MA

Drive Time

57m

Distance

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

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Downtown Somerville, MA, MA

Somerville, MA

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Downtown Taunton, MA, MA

Taunton, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somerville, MA to Taunton, MA covers 41.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 93, New State Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.62 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

20.8 miles from Somerville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Somerville, MA to Taunton, MA covers 41.6 miles and takes about 57m, 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 21 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 20.7 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 around 1.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 41.6 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

8
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 93 South: Boston
8
14.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 93; US 1

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
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
8
38.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 44: Taunton, Middleboro

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 20 Toward US 44: Taunton, Middleboro
8
39 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 44 West: Taunton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 44 West: Taunton

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Somerville, MA to Taunton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleboro along the way.

Middleboro

38.9 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 20.7 mi 23m
I 93 15.9 mi 22m
New State Highway 1 mi 1m
Dean Street 1 mi 2m
McGrath Highway 0.6 mi 1m
Highland Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Cape Road 0.2 mi <1m
Church Green 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 20.7 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Taunton, 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 Use the none lane.
9

Merge onto I 93

12 mi · 17 min · I 93
Use the none / 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 Use the none lane.
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

21 mi · 23 min · Amvets Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 20 Toward US 44: Taunton, Middleboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

424 ft · 10 sec
Toward US 44 West: Taunton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto US 44

1.0 mi · 1 min · New State Highway
16

Continue on US 44

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Cape Road
17

Continue on US 44

1.0 mi · 2 min · Dean Street
18

Turn slight left onto Church Green

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Church Green
Use the none lane.
19

Continue on Spring Street

384 ft · 9 sec · Spring Street
20

Turn right onto Allans Avenue

117 ft · 5 sec · Allans Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Allans Avenue

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 20.8 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 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 41.6 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.8 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 41.6 miles and 57m.

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 Amvets Highway for about 20.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.8 mi from Somerville, MA · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

21 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Taunton, MA

The final approach into Taunton, 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 Taunton, MA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 12.9
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 2.9
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 10
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 1.4
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 41.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.62 one way

$13.24 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $7.20 $14.40
premium $4.80 $7.86 $15.72
diesel $5.64 $9.24 $18.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Somerville, MA

Evening in Somerville on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 8 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Destination

Taunton, MA

Evening in Taunton on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Sunny

SW 5 to 8 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

21 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Taunton, MA covers 41.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 93, New State Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $6.62 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 41.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Somerville, MA to Taunton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Middleboro along the way.

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