How far is Somerville, MA from Peabody, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Peabody, MA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Peabody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Peabody.
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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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5
Continue on Fellsway
1.5 km · 1 min · Fellsway
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Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Revere Beach Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle
880 ft · 16 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2098 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle
148 m · 8 sec · Broadway
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Exit the rotary onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
532 ft · 34 sec · Salem Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Newburyport
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bennett Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1393 ft · 24 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Take the exit straight toward MA 129 East: Lynn, Swampscott
1444 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Street
1 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Condon Circle
553 ft · 19 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
1046 ft · 22 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Lynnfield Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Lynnfield Street
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Continue on Washington Street
3112 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
2469 ft · 1 min · Foster Street
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Continue on Central Street
710 ft · 31 sec · Central Street
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Turn left
127 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Peabody.
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.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
3.13 mi · 00h 05m
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 Peabody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Peabody?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 8.5 miles from Somerville and 8.5 miles from Peabody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville and Sunny near Peabody.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
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 Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 13.03 mi (20.97 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peabody
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 53,063 |
| Coordinates | 42.5278700, -70.9286600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peabody (-70.92866, 42.52787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
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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