Origin
Southwick, MA
Afternoon in Southwick on Monday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southwick, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA covers 101.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on College Highway, Feeding Hills Road, Southwick Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.22 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
50.9 miles from Southwick, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 101.9 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.
College Highway 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 Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| College Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Feeding Hills Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwick Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Suffield Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
College Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwick, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on Granville Road
59 ft
·
5 sec
·
Granville Road
2
Turn left onto College Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
College Highway
3
Turn right onto Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Feeding Hills Road
4
Continue on Southwick Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwick Street
5
Continue on Springfield Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Street
6
Turn left onto Springfield Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Street
7
Turn left onto Suffield Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Suffield Street
8
Turn left onto River Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
9
Turn right onto Park Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Park Street
10
Continue on Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Park Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge
213 ft
·
3 sec
·
North End Bridge
12
Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North End Bridge
13
Continue on West Street
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Street
14
Continue on Plainfield Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Plainfield Street
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 291 East, US 20 East
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 291 East, US 20 East
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
19
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
79 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
21
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
22
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
23
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
24
Continue on Prospect Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
25
Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Webster Avenue
26
Continue on Bow Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bow Street
27
Turn slight right onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Summer Street
28
Turn right onto Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Prescott Street
29
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Highland Avenue
30
Turn right
164 ft
·
12 sec
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 50.9 miles from Southwick, MA, or about 56m 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Southwick, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Southwick, MA
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Southwick, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.9 mi from Southwick, MA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Southwick, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerville, MA
The final approach into Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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
$16.22 one way
$32.44 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Somerville, MA
Afternoon in Somerville on Monday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
26 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
1h 52m 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 Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA covers 101.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are College Highway, Feeding Hills Road, Southwick Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.9 miles from Southwick, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.22 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 Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southwick, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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