How far is City of Somerville, MA from Ipswich, MA?
The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Ipswich, MA is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and Ipswich.
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Start on Pembroke Street
27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street
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Turn left onto Tennyson Street
137 m · 24 sec · Tennyson Street
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Turn right onto Medford Street
1618 ft · 54 sec · Medford Street
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Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
1684 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto McGrath Highway
2101 ft · 55 sec · McGrath Highway
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Continue on Fellsway
1.5 km · 1 min · Fellsway
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Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Revere Beach Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle
880 ft · 16 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2098 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle
148 m · 8 sec · Broadway
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Exit the rotary onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
532 ft · 34 sec · Salem Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Newburyport
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bennett Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
2002 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street
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Continue on Boston Road
3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Boston Street
153 m · 17 sec · Boston Street
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Turn right onto Ipswich Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ipswich Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Topsfield Road
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Turn straight onto Depot Square
119 m · 25 sec · Depot Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville and Ipswich.
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
4.12 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near Ipswich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to Ipswich?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from City of Somerville and 14.2 miles from Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Somerville and Sunny near Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
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 South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).
#1 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ipswich (-70.84116, 42.67926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.33 | $12.65 |
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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