How far is Somerville, MA from Andover, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Andover, MA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Andover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Andover.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
63 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
1509 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue
2646 ft · 57 sec · Mystic Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
1659 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Dascomb Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dascomb Road
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Turn left onto Andover Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Andover Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Summer Street
133 m · 15 sec · Summer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Andover.
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 93 North
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Andover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Andover?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Somerville and 10.9 miles from Andover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Somerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Andover.
Stop Ideas Near Reading
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 Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Andover. Straight-line distance: 18.81 mi (30.27 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Andover
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,554 |
| Coordinates | 42.6584300, -71.1370000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Andover (-71.137, 42.65843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
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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