How far is Somerville, MA from Marblehead, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Marblehead, MA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Marblehead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Marblehead.
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Start on the route
50 m ยท 18 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2121 ft ยท 2 min ยท Highland Avenue
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Continue on Medford Street
134 m ยท 14 sec ยท Medford Street
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Turn right onto McGrath Highway
121 m ยท 8 sec ยท McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
2054 ft ยท 40 sec ยท McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
2341 ft ยท 47 sec ยท McGrath Highway
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Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
2919 ft ยท 1 min ยท Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
1355 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Charlestown Avenue
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Continue on Austin Street
882 ft ยท 23 sec ยท Austin Street
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Turn right
42 m ยท 5 sec
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Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
830 ft ยท 14 sec ยท New Rutherford Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1952 ft ยท 50 sec
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Merge slight right
1.9 mi ยท 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
84 m ยท 9 sec
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
607 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Fourth Street
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Continue on Fourth Street
32 m ยท 5 sec ยท Fourth Street
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Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
616 ft ยท 10 sec ยท Hawthorn Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Broadway
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Turn right
120 m ยท 6 sec
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Continue straight
138 m ยท 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Revere Beach Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle
2 m ยท 1 sec ยท Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2353 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle
114 m ยท 5 sec ยท North Shore Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท North Shore Road
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Continue on Lynnway
2.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Lynnway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle
673 ft ยท 9 sec ยท Lynn Shore Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive
1 mi ยท 1 min ยท Lynn Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue
659 ft ยท 12 sec ยท Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto New Ocean Street
1010 ft ยท 15 sec ยท New Ocean Street
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Continue on Paradise Road
1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท Paradise Road
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Turn right onto Vinnin Street
1052 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Vinnin Street
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Continue on Tedesco Street
1.4 km ยท 1 min ยท Tedesco Street
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Continue on Humphrey Street
3265 ft ยท 57 sec ยท Humphrey Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
3020 ft ยท 57 sec ยท Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Rowland Street
48 m ยท 8 sec ยท Rowland Street
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Continue on Rowland Street
927 ft ยท 46 sec ยท Rowland Street
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Turn left onto Rowland Court
15 m ยท 2 sec ยท Rowland Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Rowland Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Marblehead.
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.
North Shore Road
Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.63 mi ยท 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Somerville and Sunny near Marblehead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Marblehead?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 9.1 miles from Somerville and 9.1 miles from Marblehead.
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 3.6 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 7:30 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 $5.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Sunny near Marblehead.
Stop Ideas Near Revere
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 Revere.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Marblehead. Straight-line distance: 14.57 mi (23.45 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marblehead
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,551 |
| Coordinates | 42.5001000, -70.8578300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marblehead (-70.85783, 42.5001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.19 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
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 31, 2026