Origin
Somerville, MA
Late night in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Groveland, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
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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Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Groveland, MA covers 36.2 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 I 93, I 495, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 36.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.8 miles on I 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concor...
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
8
30.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
7
30.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Somerville, MA to Groveland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Concord New Hampshire
1.9 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mystic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 18.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Groveland, 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 left at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
7
Turn straight onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
9
Merge onto I 93
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 107
Toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
14
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
15
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
16
Continue on MA 113
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Merrimack Street
17
Continue on MA 113
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Water Street
18
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
19
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
20
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bates Bridge
21
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Park
22
Arrive at destination
MA 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Somerville, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Groveland, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Groveland, 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
$5.79 one way
$11.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Groveland, MA
Late night in Groveland on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Andover, MA
18 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
21 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 Groveland, MA covers 36.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, River Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.79 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Somerville, MA to Groveland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Concord New Hampshire along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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