How far is Somerville, MA from West Newbury, MA?
The driving distance from Somerville, MA to West Newbury, MA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and West Newbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and West Newbury.
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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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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
4.1 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Byfield, Newbury
1303 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street
2466 ft · 52 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
892 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Moody Street
3070 ft · 1 min · Moody Street
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Continue on Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2661 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and West Newbury.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near West Newbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somerville to West Newbury?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 17.4 miles from Somerville and 17.4 miles from West Newbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny near West Newbury.
Stop Ideas Near Danvers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danvers.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and West Newbury. Straight-line distance: 29.14 mi (46.89 km).
#1 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Newbury
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 4,781 |
| Coordinates | 42.8014800, -70.9897800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Newbury (-70.98978, 42.80148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.89 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
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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