How far is Gloucester, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Gloucester, MA to Somerville, MA is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.66 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.18 mi
43.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.18 mi
Kilometers
43.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.6 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Peabody
MA

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Gloucester
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Somerville
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gloucester and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester and Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Dale Avenue

    81 m · 13 sec · Dale Avenue

  2. 2

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

    107 m · 22 sec · Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1038 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    91 m · 5 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grant Circle

    540 ft · 8 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    19.2 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Newbury Street

    2169 ft · 37 sec · Newbury Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Street, Malden

    83 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Salem Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight

    94 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Fellsway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway

  27. 27

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    2924 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    78 m · 9 sec · Medford Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gloucester and Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
19.2 mi · 51%
Broadway
5.29 mi · 14%
Lynn Street
1.68 mi · 4%
Bennett Highway
1.41 mi · 4%
Newburyport Turnpike
1.02 mi · 3%
Fellsway
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

19.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peabody
00h 24m from Gloucester
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Somerville?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 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?

Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Gloucester and 20.4 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $5.17 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester and Partly Sunny near Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Peabody

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 Peabody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.1 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 14.2 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 2.5 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 14.1 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 Peabody.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

22 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 27.18 mi (43.75 km).

Gloucester

#1 Gloucester

City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population30,539
Coordinates42.6140500, -70.6631300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Dale Avenue (-70.663137, 42.614047)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.35
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.17 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.85 $11.70
Premium $4.80 $6.38 $12.77
Diesel $4.49 $5.97 $11.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gloucester and Somerville. The current time is 02:32:29.

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.