Trip from Somerville, MA to Barre, MA

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

64.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Somerville, MA to Barre, MA covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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 $8.77 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

32.3 miles from Somerville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 64.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highland Avenue	0 mi	0m
Medford Street	0 mi	0m
McGrath Highway	0 mi	0m
Washington Street	0 mi	0m
Prospect Street	0 mi	0m
Western Avenue	0 mi	0m
Soldiers Field Road	0 mi	0m
I 90	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Highland Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn left onto Highland Avenue

3

Continue on Medford Street

4

Turn right onto McGrath Highway

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Continue on McGrath Highway

6

Turn right onto Washington Street

7

Turn left onto Prospect Street

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Continue on Western Avenue

9

Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

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Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

12

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

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Keep slight left

15

Turn left onto Grafton Road

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Continue on Grafton Street

17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

18

Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

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Continue on Grafton Street

20

Turn left onto Harding Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

22

Exit the rotary onto Madison Street

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Continue on Chandler Street

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Turn left onto Pleasant Street

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Continue on Barre Paxton Road

26

Continue on Worcester Road

27

Continue on Summer Street

28

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 32.3 miles from Somerville, MA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.3 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barre, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.3 mi from Somerville, MA

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$8.77	$17.55
midgrade	$3.85	$9.79	$19.58
premium	$4.15	$10.55	$21.11
diesel	$3.75	$9.54	$19.07

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Somerville, MA to Barre, MA covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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 32.3 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 $8.77 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.