How far is City of Somerville, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Salem, MA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Somerville and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville and Salem.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Continue on Salem Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1913 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Ballard Street
1 km · 58 sec · Ballard Street
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Turn left onto Salem Turnpike
673 ft · 19 sec · 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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
816 ft · 25 sec · Dalton Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
1542 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Gedney Street
134 m · 19 sec · Gedney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville and Salem.
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.
Western Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
2.5 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.
Sunny leaving City of Somerville and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Somerville to Salem?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from City of Somerville and 8.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Somerville and Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
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 Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Salem. Straight-line distance: 13.71 mi (22.07 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 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-70.89672, 42.51954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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