How far is Somerville, MA from Amesbury, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Amesbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Amesbury.
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Start on the route
50 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Medford Street
134 m · 13 sec · Medford Street
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Turn left onto McGrath Highway
3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Continue on Fellsway
1.5 km · 1 min · Fellsway
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Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Revere Beach Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle
880 ft · 16 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2098 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle
148 m · 8 sec · Broadway
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Exit the rotary onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
532 ft · 34 sec · Salem Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Newburyport
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bennett Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East: Salisbury
1261 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Macy Street
1443 ft · 35 sec · Macy Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
54 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Amesbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Somerville and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amesbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Amesbury?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Somerville and 19.4 miles from Amesbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Somerville and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amesbury.
Stop Ideas Near Topsfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topsfield.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Amesbury. Straight-line distance: 33.65 mi (54.16 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amesbury
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.8584200, -70.9300500 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amesbury (-70.93005, 42.85842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
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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