How far is Ipswich, MA from City of Somerville, MA?
The driving distance from Ipswich, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ipswich and City of Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ipswich and City of Somerville.
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Start on Washington Street
30 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Depot Square
109 m · 16 sec · Depot Square
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Turn right onto Topsfield Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Topsfield Road
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Continue on Ipswich Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ipswich Road
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Turn left onto Boston Street
153 m · 11 sec · Boston Street
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Continue on Boston Road
3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street
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Continue on Newbury Street
1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston
2183 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 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
1.2 km · 1 min · Fellsway
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Turn right onto Mystic Avenue
1064 ft · 26 sec · Mystic Avenue
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Turn left onto Temple Street
1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Central Street
1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Pembroke Street
39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ipswich and City of 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.
Topsfield Road
Turn right onto Topsfield Road
3.72 mi · 00h 07m
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 Ipswich and Sunny near City of Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ipswich to City of Somerville?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 miles from Ipswich and 18.3 miles from City of Somerville.
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 8.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ipswich and Sunny near City of 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 Ipswich and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).
#1 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 75,754 |
| Coordinates | 42.3907200, -71.1013100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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