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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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.
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Start on Bay State Boulevard
18 m · 4 sec · Bay State Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lynn Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway
83 m · 9 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Parkland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Parkland Avenue
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Continue on Dungeon Avenue
1123 ft · 40 sec · Dungeon Avenue
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Continue on Myrtle Street
807 ft · 26 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto Holyoke Street
1 km · 2 min · Holyoke Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winnepurkit Avenue
565 ft · 14 sec · Winnepurkit Avenue
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Turn right onto Boston Street
1109 ft · 30 sec · Boston Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
2115 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Salem Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lynn Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
55 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit straight
94 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fellsway
1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
2924 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Turn right onto Medford Street
78 m · 9 sec · Medford Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue
2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right
50 m · 12 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 South Peabody and Somerville.
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.
Lynn Street
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1.63 mi · 00h 03m
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.
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.
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 South Peabody and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.34 km).
#1 South Peabody
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,293 |
| Coordinates | 42.5098200, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerville
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,935 |
| Coordinates | 42.3876000, -71.0995000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.099387, 42.387558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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