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

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Andover, MA is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.95 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.59 mi
29.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.59 mi
Kilometers
29.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.95 mi
Kilometers
33.72 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Thu, Apr 30, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 12:34 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 Andover
Thu, Apr 30, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Somerville
10.5 mi
00h 15m
To Andover
10.5 mi
00h 15m

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
60°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pembroke Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennyson Street

    137 m · 21 sec · Tennyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Medford Street

    2321 ft · 1 min · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Medford Street

    1957 ft · 39 sec · Medford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

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

    1214 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenue

    764 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on City Hall Mall

    525 ft · 18 sec · City Hall Mall

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Salem Street

    558 ft · 10 sec · Salem Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Street Circle

    776 ft · 13 sec · Fountain Street Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Fountain Street Connector

    56 m · 5 sec · Fountain Street Connector

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    875 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover

    1659 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dascomb Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dascomb Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
14.8 mi · 71%
Dascomb Road
1.67 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.14 mi · 5%
Central Street
0.96 mi · 5%
Medford Street
0.81 mi · 4%
Andover Street
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 15m from City of Somerville
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Mostly Sunny near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from City of Somerville and 10.5 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Andover. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.91 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population36,554
Coordinates42.6584300, -71.1370000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Somerville (-71.10131, 42.39072)
End: Andover (-71.137, 42.65843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.80 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $4.49 $3.32 $6.64

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 Andover. The current time is 23:31:43.

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.