Origin
Somerville, MA
Night in Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Dunstable, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Dunstable, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Dunstable, MA covers 32.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highland Avenue, Sycamore Street, Medford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.19 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.2 miles from Somerville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Somerville, MA to Dunstable, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Sycamore Street | — | — |
| Medford Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Summer Street | — | — |
| Winthrop Street | — | — |
| Bacon Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
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 Dunstable, MA.
1
Start on the route
164 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Highland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sycamore Street
4
Turn left onto Medford Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Medford Street
5
Continue on Medford Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Medford Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Winthrop Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
11
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bacon Street
13
Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
14
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
16
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
17
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cambridge Street
18
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
19
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
22
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
23
Keep slight left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
25
Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westford Road, Westford
26
Turn left onto Westford Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Westford Road
27
Turn right onto Dunstable Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
28
Continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
29
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue on Main Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
31
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 16.2 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 24m 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 32 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunstable, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Somerville, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Somerville, MA
This is one driving day of about 32.4 miles and 49m.
At 32.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Somerville, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunstable, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dunstable, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Dunstable, MA
Night in Dunstable on Wednesday
Local time
11:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
16 mi in
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
49m 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 Dunstable, MA covers 32.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highland Avenue, Sycamore Street, Medford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.19 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 Dunstable, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerville, MA to Dunstable, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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