How far is Marblehead, MA from City of Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Marblehead, MA to City of Somerville, MA is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.49 mi
00h 40m
Flight
14.53 mi
23.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.53 mi
Kilometers
23.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Marblehead
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marblehead
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marblehead
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Revere
MA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

From Marblehead
8.8 mi
00h 20m
To City of Somerville
10.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marblehead and City of Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marblehead and City of Somerville.

  1. 1

    Start on Rowland Court

    15 m · 7 sec · Rowland Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    86 m · 17 sec · Rowland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1493 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 59 sec · Humphrey Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vinnin Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · Vinnin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1025 ft · 19 sec · New Ocean Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    656 ft · 9 sec · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Shore Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Revere Street

    2393 ft · 50 sec · Revere Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Revere Street

    2547 ft · 1 min · Revere Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2755 ft · 56 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

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

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight

    94 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Fellsway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fellsway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1064 ft · 26 sec · Mystic Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · Temple Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1725 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1690 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Pembroke Street

    39 m · 5 sec · Pembroke Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pembroke Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marblehead and City of Somerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
174.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lynnway
2.21 mi · 11%
North Shore Road
2.18 mi · 11%
Broadway
1.91 mi · 10%
Paradise Road
1.51 mi · 8%
Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 6%
Lynn Shore Drive
1.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lynnway

Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

2.2 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Revere
00h 20m from Marblehead
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marblehead 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 Marblehead to City of Somerville?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 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?

Revere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Marblehead and 10.7 miles from City of Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marblehead and Sunny near City of Somerville.

Stop Ideas Near Revere

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 Revere and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.4 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 6.5 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 7.6 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 6.4 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 Revere.

RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

7 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marblehead and City of Somerville. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.39 km).

Marblehead

#1 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Rowland Court (-70.857858, 42.500079)
End: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.95
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.97 $5.95
Mid-grade $4.94 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $5.35 $3.69 $7.39
Diesel $6.33 $4.37 $8.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marblehead and City of Somerville. The current time is 12:52:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.