How far is Boxford, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Boxford, MA to Somerville, MA is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boxford and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boxford and Somerville.
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Start on Topsfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
2970 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 58 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Bennett Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Street, Malden
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Salem Street
101 m · 10 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto Lynn Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
55 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit straight
94 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fellsway
1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
2924 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Turn right onto Medford Street
78 m · 9 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue
2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boxford and Somerville.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
7.43 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Boxford and Partly Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boxford to Somerville?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Lynnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Boxford and 11.8 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boxford and Partly Sunny near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnfield
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 Lynnfield.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boxford and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 19.62 mi (31.57 km).
#1 Boxford
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,331 |
| Coordinates | 42.6612000, -70.9967200 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
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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