How far is Topsfield, MA from Somerville, MA?

The driving distance from Topsfield, MA to Somerville, MA is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
21.7 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.89 mi
30.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.89 mi
Kilometers
30.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.92 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Topsfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsfield
2026-04-18T05:06
Arrive Somerville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topsfield
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 Topsfield
10.9 mi
00h 18m
To Somerville
10.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Topsfield and Somerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    105 m · 20 sec · Summer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Street, Malden

    83 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Salem Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle

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

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

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

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle

    55 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary

    556 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    94 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Fellsway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway

  28. 28

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    2924 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    78 m · 9 sec · Medford Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Highland Avenue

    2280 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topsfield 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
5.29 mi · 24%
I 95 South
3.74 mi · 17%
Newbury Street
2.07 mi · 10%
Boston Street
1.78 mi · 8%
Lynn Street
1.68 mi · 8%
Bennett Highway
1.41 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

3.33 mi · 00h 04m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugus
00h 18m from Topsfield
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Topsfield 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 Topsfield to Somerville?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 10.9 miles from Topsfield and 10.9 miles from Somerville.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Topsfield 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 9.7 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 9.8 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 6.4 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 9.7 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 Topsfield and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 18.89 mi (30.4 km).

Topsfield

#1 Topsfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,660
Coordinates42.6375900, -70.9495000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Somerville

#2 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Topsfield (-70.9495, 42.63759)
End: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$5.99
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $5.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.80 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $4.49 $3.46 $6.91

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 Topsfield and Somerville. The current time is 05:06:14.

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.