Origin
Somerville, MA
Evening in Somerville on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Eastham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
96.1 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
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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Eastham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Eastham, MA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.38 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
48 miles from Somerville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Somerville, MA to Eastham, MA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid Cape Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.8 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 1.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 96.1 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
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
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
93.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward Eastham, Provincetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Highway | 35.8 mi | 50m |
| MA 3 | 30.9 mi | 39m |
| I 93 | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid Cape Highway
— 35.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Eastham, 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 left at fork onto MA 3
31 mi
·
39 min
·
MA 3
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
12
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
13
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
14
Continue on US 6
36 mi
·
50 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto US 6
487 ft
·
16 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
16
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
17
Turn left onto Samoset Road
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
Samoset Road
18
Turn left
66 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at 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 48 miles from Somerville, MA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 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 Eastham, 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.
+
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 96.1 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Somerville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mid Cape Highway for about 35.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Somerville, MA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eastham, MA
The final approach into Eastham, 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 Eastham, 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
$15.38 one way
$30.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
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: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Eastham, MA
Evening in Eastham on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
18 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
2h 13m 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 Eastham, MA covers 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 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 $15.38 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 13 significant decision points across 96.1 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Somerville, MA to Eastham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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