How far is Somerville, MA from Brentwood, NH?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Brentwood, NH is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.36 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.36 mi
Kilometers
77.83 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-10-15T14:49
Arrive Brentwood
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
24.2 mi
00h 35m
To Brentwood
24.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
61ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m ยท 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2121 ft ยท 2 min ยท Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medford Street

    134 m ยท 13 sec ยท Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    3180 ft ยท 1 min ยท McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m ยท 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire

    1509 ft ยท 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    2646 ft ยท 57 sec ยท Mystic Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire

    2113 ft ยท 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi ยท 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft ยท 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi ยท 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill

    1697 ft ยท 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1207 ft ยท 30 sec ยท Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue

    1293 ft ยท 28 sec ยท Marsh Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.5 mi ยท 3 min ยท North Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi ยท 4 min ยท Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Plaistow Road

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Plaistow Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 125

    9.5 mi ยท 15 min ยท State Route 125

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    88 m ยท 14 sec ยท Middle Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road

    43 m ยท 4 sec ยท Crawley Falls Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Crawley Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
19.5 mi ยท 40%
I 495 North
11.9 mi ยท 25%
State Route 125
9.45 mi ยท 20%
Main Street
2.51 mi ยท 5%
North Avenue
1.52 mi ยท 3%
Plaistow Road
1.18 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

18.8 mi ยท 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andover
00h 35m from Somerville
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerville and Sunny near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Somerville and 24.2 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Sunny near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near North Andover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Andover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andover.

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

32 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.76 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Brentwood

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,612
Coordinates42.9787000, -71.0728400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Brentwood (-71.07284, 42.9787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L ยท about $7.37
Round trip
$14.74
3.42 gal ยท 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $7.37 $14.74
Mid-grade $4.94 $8.45 $16.89
Premium $5.35 $9.15 $18.30
Diesel $6.33 $10.82 $21.64

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Brentwood. The current time is 14:49:59.

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.