How far is Somerville, MA from Beverly, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Beverly, MA is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
19.6 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.26 mi
26.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.55 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beverly
Tue, May 12, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-05-12T20:10
Arrive Beverly
Tue, May 12, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saugus
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Somerville
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Beverly
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medford Street

    134 m · 14 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McGrath Highway

    121 m · 8 sec · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    2054 ft · 40 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    2341 ft · 47 sec · McGrath Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    2919 ft · 1 min · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue

    1355 ft · 38 sec · Charlestown Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Austin Street

    882 ft · 23 sec · Austin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue

    830 ft · 14 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge

    1952 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Essex Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Essex Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    884 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

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

    915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1995 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Cabot Street

    578 ft · 9 sec · Cabot Street

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Rantoul Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Cabot Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Cabot Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Colon Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Colon Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto Sohier Road

    16 m · 6 sec · Sohier Road

  38. 38

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
199 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
3.58 mi · 18%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 17%
Highland Avenue
2.8 mi · 14%
US 1 North
2.3 mi · 12%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 9%
Rantoul Street
1.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

2.5 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugus
00h 17m from Somerville
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Beverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Beverly?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Somerville and 9.8 miles from Beverly.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Beverly.

Stop Ideas Near Saugus

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 Saugus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.2 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 7.3 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 6.8 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 7.1 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 Saugus.

RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Beverly. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.17 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Beverly

#2 Beverly

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population42,242
Coordinates42.5584300, -70.8800500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Beverly (-70.88005, 42.55843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
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
2.62 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.03 $6.07
Premium $4.80 $3.31 $6.62
Diesel $4.49 $3.10 $6.19

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Beverly. The current time is 20:10:37.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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