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

The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Somerville, MA is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.54 mi
00h 32m
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
20.54 mi
Kilometers
33.06 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 PM EDT
Return by in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Peabody
2026-04-18T16:22
Arrive Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Peabody
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saugus
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From South Peabody
6.7 mi
00h 16m
To Somerville
13.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
61°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 South Peabody and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 4 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

    83 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Parkland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Parkland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Dungeon Avenue

    1123 ft · 40 sec · Dungeon Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    807 ft · 26 sec · Myrtle Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Holyoke Street

    1 km · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winnepurkit Avenue

    565 ft · 14 sec · Winnepurkit Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1109 ft · 30 sec · Boston Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue

    2115 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Salem Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lynn Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

    69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight

    94 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Fellsway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway

  23. 23

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    2924 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    78 m · 9 sec · Medford Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lynn Street
2.7 mi · 13%
Broadway
2.32 mi · 11%
Lincoln Avenue
1.96 mi · 10%
Parkland Avenue
1.2 mi · 6%
Fellsway
0.99 mi · 5%
Salem Street
0.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lynn Street

Continue on 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugus
00h 16m from South Peabody
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Somerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 6.7 miles from South Peabody and 13.8 miles from Somerville.

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 9.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6 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 6.1 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 8.4 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 5.9 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 South Peabody and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.34 km).

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#1 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay State Boulevard (-70.949422, 42.509894)
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.17 $6.33
Premium $4.80 $3.46 $6.91
Diesel $4.49 $3.23 $6.46

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 South Peabody and Somerville. The current time is 16:22:08.

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.