How far is Somerville, MA from South Peabody, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to South Peabody, MA is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
13.58 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.4 mi
18.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.4 mi
Kilometers
18.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.85 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
6.8 mi
00h 13m
To South Peabody
6.8 mi
00h 13m

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
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and South Peabody.

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Salem Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1913 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Street

    1109 ft · 35 sec · Boston Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winnepurkit Avenue

    565 ft · 12 sec · Winnepurkit Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Holyoke Street

    1 km · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Myrtle Street

    807 ft · 24 sec · Myrtle Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dungeon Avenue

    1123 ft · 38 sec · Dungeon Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Parkland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parkland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lynn Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
176.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lynn Street
2.69 mi · 20%
Broadway
2.37 mi · 17%
Lincoln Avenue
1.93 mi · 14%
Parkland Avenue
1.2 mi · 9%
Fellsway
0.92 mi · 7%
Salem Street
0.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lynn Street

Turn slight right onto Lynn Street

1.63 mi · 00h 03m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugus
00h 13m from Somerville
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerville and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerville to South Peabody?

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 6.8 miles from Somerville and 6.8 miles from South Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 5.9 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 6 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 8.5 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 5.8 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 South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.34 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.87
Round trip
$3.73
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.87 $3.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.11 $4.22
Premium $4.80 $2.30 $4.61
Diesel $4.49 $2.15 $4.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and South Peabody. The current time is 20:31:07.

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.