How far is Somerville, MA from Newbury, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Newbury, MA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
34.09 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.22 mi
47.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.22 mi
Kilometers
47.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.87 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T16:32
Arrive Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
17 mi
00h 27m
To Newbury
17 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 13 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Fellsway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Fellsway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Revere Beach Parkway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle

    880 ft · 16 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2098 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle

    148 m · 8 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Lynn Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    532 ft · 34 sec · Salem Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Newburyport

    49 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    1436 ft · 29 sec · Boston Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Hay Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hay Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Newman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newman Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto High Road

    65 m · 5 sec · High Road

  30. 30

    Continue on High Road

    25 m · 5 sec · High Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newburyport Turnpike
8.6 mi · 25%
Broadway
5.66 mi · 17%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 12%
I 95 North
3.75 mi · 11%
Newbury Street
2.09 mi · 6%
Lynn Street
1.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

7.78 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 27m from Somerville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near Newbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Somerville and 17 miles from Newbury.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danvers, 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 Danvers.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 29.22 mi (47.02 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Newbury

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,175
Coordinates42.7667600, -70.8453300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Newbury (-70.84533, 42.76676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.28 $10.55
Premium $4.80 $5.76 $11.52
Diesel $4.49 $5.39 $10.77

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Newbury. The current time is 16:32:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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