Origin
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Amherst, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
93.1 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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Amherst, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Amherst, MA covers 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 $14.90 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.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Somerville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 93.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 93.1 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 Amherst, MA is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Medford Street | — | — |
| McGrath Highway | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Prospect Street | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| Soldiers Field Road | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
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 Amherst, 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
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
McGrath Highway
6
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
8
Continue on Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
9
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Soldiers Field Road
10
Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 90: Mass Pike
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 90 West: Worcester
12
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 32: Palmer, Ware
15
Turn right onto Thorndike Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on Sykes Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Sykes Street
19
Turn left onto Palmer Street
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Palmer Street
20
Continue on Palmer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
21
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Street
22
Continue on Belchertown Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belchertown Street
23
Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Liberty Street
24
Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
25
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
26
Turn left onto Federal Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
27
Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Street
28
Continue on USMC League Highway
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
USMC League Highway
29
Continue on Belchertown Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Belchertown Road
30
Continue on Belchertown Road
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Belchertown Road
31
Continue on College Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
32
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
33
Turn left onto Depot Road
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Depot Road
34
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 46.6 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 1h 5m 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, 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.
+
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 93.1 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 46.6 mi from Somerville, MA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amherst, MA
The final approach into Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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
$14.90 one way
$29.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.56 | $41.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Amherst, MA
Late night in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
23 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
2h 11m 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 Amherst, MA covers 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 46.6 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 $14.90 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 Amherst, MA is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Amherst, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerville, MA to Amherst, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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