How far is Somerville, MA from Wenham, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Wenham, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
23.5 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.35 mi
29.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.35 mi
Kilometers
29.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.5 mi
Kilometers
37.82 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wenham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Wenham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Lynnfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

From Somerville
11.7 mi
00h 20m
To Wenham
11.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Danvers, Middleton

    804 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 62 East: Danvers

    101 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Maple Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1047 ft · 23 sec · Poplar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Locust Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wenham Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wenham Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cherry Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
5.66 mi · 24%
I 95 North
2.96 mi · 13%
Maple Street
2.35 mi · 10%
Lynn Street
1.68 mi · 7%
Newbury Street
1.53 mi · 7%
Cherry Street
1.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Continue on Broadway

4.12 mi · 00h 06m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnfield
00h 20m from Somerville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Wenham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Lynnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Somerville and 11.7 miles from Wenham.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Wenham.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnfield

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 Lynnfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.4 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 10.5 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 6.1 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 10.4 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 Lynnfield.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Wenham. Straight-line distance: 18.35 mi (29.53 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wenham

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population5,164
Coordinates42.6042600, -70.8911600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Wenham (-70.89116, 42.60426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.65 $7.30
Premium $4.80 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $4.49 $3.73 $7.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Wenham. The current time is 03:06:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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