How far is Boston, MA from South Peabody, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to South Peabody, MA is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and South Peabody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and South Peabody.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Ashburton Place
64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place
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Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
574 ft · 22 sec · Bowdoin Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
87 m · 20 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Staniford Street
1114 ft · 43 sec · Staniford Street
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Turn right onto Causeway Street
1614 ft · 1 min · Causeway Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1801 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
969 ft · 24 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street
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Continue on Fourth Street
32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street
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Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
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Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
48 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle
16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle
72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
2865 ft · 59 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
687 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Boston Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Lynn Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Bay State Boulevard
18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and South Peabody.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
2.48 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Boston and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to South Peabody?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Revere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Boston and 7 miles from South Peabody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boston and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.
Stop Ideas Near Revere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Revere.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 11.87 mi (19.11 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Peabody
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,293 |
| Coordinates | 42.5098200, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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