How far is Georgetown, MA from Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Georgetown, MA to Somerville, MA is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Somerville.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn uturn
41 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Street
58 m · 10 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
3039 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
2970 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 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 Georgetown 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Partly Sunny near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Somerville?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Georgetown and 18.8 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Partly Sunny 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 Georgetown and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 23.96 mi (38.56 km).
#1 Georgetown
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.7250900, -70.9911700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
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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