How far is City of Somerville, MA from Amesbury, MA?

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.85 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.47 mi
53.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amesbury
Thu, Apr 30, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-04-29T23:31
Arrive Amesbury
Thu, Apr 30, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Topsfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From City of Somerville
19.4 mi
00h 28m
To Amesbury
19.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and Amesbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and Amesbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Pembroke Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennyson Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Tennyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    1618 ft · 54 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    1684 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    2101 ft · 55 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Fellsway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Fellsway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Revere Beach Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle

    880 ft · 16 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2098 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle

    148 m · 8 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Lynn Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    532 ft · 34 sec · Salem Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Newburyport

    49 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East: Salisbury

    1261 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Macy Street

    1443 ft · 35 sec · Macy Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville and Amesbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
22.1 mi · 57%
Broadway
5.66 mi · 15%
Elm Street
1.71 mi · 4%
Lynn Street
1.68 mi · 4%
Newbury Street
1.53 mi · 4%
Bennett Highway
1.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

21.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsfield
00h 28m from City of Somerville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Amesbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to Amesbury?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from City of Somerville and 19.4 miles from Amesbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Amesbury.

Stop Ideas Near Topsfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Topsfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topsfield.

RAIL

Haverhill station

19 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

20 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Amesbury. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Amesbury

#2 Amesbury

City in Massachusetts

Population17,537
Coordinates42.8584200, -70.9300500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Somerville (-71.10131, 42.39072)
End: Amesbury (-70.93005, 42.85842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Somerville and Amesbury. The current time is 23:31:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.