How far is Essex, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Essex, MA to Somerville, MA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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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 Essex and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Somerville.
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Start on Martin Street
1 km · 1 min · Martin Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Essex Street
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Continue on Larch Row
2328 ft · 50 sec · Larch Row
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Turn left onto Dodges Row
1.2 km · 1 min · Dodges Row
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dodge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Enon Street
50 m · 3 sec · Enon Street
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Continue on Dodge Street
1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
2169 ft · 37 sec · 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 Essex 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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6.58 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Essex and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Somerville?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 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 14.3 miles from Essex and 14.3 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex and Rain Showers Likely near Somerville.
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 Essex and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 23.35 mi (37.58 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 3,824 |
| Coordinates | 42.6320400, -70.7828300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $3.89 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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 19, 2026
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