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Trip from Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

57.7 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sturbridge, MA, MA

Sturbridge, MA

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Somerville, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charlton Street, Main Street, Charlton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 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

28.9 miles from Sturbridge, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 57.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charlton Street 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 Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charlton Street
Main Street
Charlton Road
Wilbur Cross Highway
Massachusetts Turnpike
Allston-Brighton
Cambridge
Cambridge Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Charlton Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sturbridge, MA and Somerville, MA.

1

Start on Charlton Street

59 ft · 3 sec · Charlton Street
2

Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

328 ft · 16 sec · Charlton Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Main Street
4

Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Charlton Road
5

Take the exit slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
7

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

0.5 mi · 1 min · Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
9

Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
10

Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

180 ft · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
11

Continue on River Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · River Street
12

Continue on Prospect Street

0.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Street
13

Turn slight left onto Webster Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Webster Avenue
14

Continue on Bow Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Bow Street
15

Turn slight right onto Summer Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Summer Street
16

Turn right onto Prescott Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Prescott Street
17

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Highland Avenue
18

Turn right

164 ft · 12 sec
19

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 28.9 miles from Sturbridge, MA, or about 32m 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 13 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.9 miles or 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

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 Sturbridge, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sturbridge, MA

This is one driving day of about 57.7 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Sturbridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.9 mi from Sturbridge, MA · 32m into the drive

census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cordaville, MA

29 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

Worcester, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cordaville, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Sturbridge, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.23 one way

$18.47 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.07 $20.14
premium $4.82 $10.96 $21.91
diesel $5.61 $12.74 $25.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31
EV Truck/SUV 23.1 0 $8.08 $3.69

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sturbridge, MA

Evening in Sturbridge on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Evening in Somerville on Wednesday

Local time

5:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

1h 5m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charlton Street, Main Street, Charlton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Sturbridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.23 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 Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sturbridge, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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