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Trip from Sunderland, MA to Somerville, MA

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

90.4 mi

145 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sunderland, MA to Somerville, MA covers 90.4 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on Mohawk Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 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

45.2 miles from Sunderland, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 90.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mohawk Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Warner Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Warner Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MA 63 / Federal Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 53.6 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Warner Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Warner Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | MA 63 / Federal Street

Turn sharp left onto MA 63 / Federal Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
87.5 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
6
88 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue

Turn right onto MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue toward MA 2A East: Cambridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward MA 2A East: Cambridge

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mohawk Trail 38.5 mi 53m
Concord Turnpike 19.8 mi 27m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway 6.3 mi 9m
Federal Street 4.5 mi 7m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 3.5 mi 5m
Concord Highway 3.4 mi 4m
Montague Road 2.4 mi 4m
West Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Mohawk Trail — 38.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

151 ft · 16 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Avenue

223 ft · 12 sec · Warner Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
4

Continue on Montague Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Montague Road
5

Continue on Sunderland Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunderland Road
6

Turn right onto North Leverett Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Leverett Road
7

Turn sharp left onto Federal Street

4.5 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
8

Continue on West Main Street

377 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
9

Turn left onto Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street
10

Continue on Lester Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Lester Street
11

Turn right onto Prospect Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street
12

Continue on Mohawk Trail

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
13

Continue on State Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
14

Continue on Public Works Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Public Works Boulevard
15

Continue on West Main Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
16

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail
17

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
18

Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
19

Continue on Union Turnpike

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

328 ft · 4 sec · Concord Rotary
21

Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street
22

Continue on Concord Turnpike

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
23

Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
24

Continue on Concord Highway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway
25

Continue on Concord Turnpike

3.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
26

Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

472 ft · 14 sec · MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
27

Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
28

Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
29

Turn left onto Russell Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Russell Street
30

Continue on Cutter Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Cutter Avenue
31

Continue on Highland Avenue

1.2 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
32

Turn left

164 ft · 12 sec
33

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 45.2 miles from Sunderland, MA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 80 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m

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 Sunderland, 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 Sunderland, MA

This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sunderland, 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.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 38.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.2 mi from Sunderland, MA · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

45 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Sunderland, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 77.9
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 90.4
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $15 near mile 90.4
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 90.4
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 68.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.39 one way

$28.78 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.65 $31.30
premium $4.80 $17.08 $34.16
diesel $5.64 $20.08 $40.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
Efficient EV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.66 $5.79

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sunderland, MA

Morning in Sunderland on Monday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Morning in Somerville on Monday

Local time

8:01 AM

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

5 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

2h 19m 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 Sunderland, MA to Somerville, MA covers 90.4 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 miles from Sunderland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Warner Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (MA 63 / Federal Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 53.6 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sunderland, MA to Somerville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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