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56m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Amesbury, MA
Italo Melo
The drive from City of Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 38.9 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Broadway, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.4 miles from City of Somerville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
The drive from City of Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 38.9 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
158 ft
Highest Point
144 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Medford Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Medford Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Medford Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway toward MA 99: Everett, Boston
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward US 1 North: Newburyport
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left onto MA 110 / Macy Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
On the drive from City of Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Broadway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Elm Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Lynn Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Newbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bennett Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fellsway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville, MA and Amesbury, MA.
Start on Pembroke Street
Turn left onto Tennyson Street
Turn right onto Medford Street
Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Turn right onto MA 16
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Enter roundabout onto MA 99
Continue on MA 99
Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
Turn left onto Salem Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto MA 110
Turn right onto Elm Street
Continue on MA 150
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.9 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amesbury, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Somerville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Somerville, MA
This is one driving day of about 38.9 miles and 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from City of Somerville, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from City of Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Amesbury, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Amesbury, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Amesbury on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
19 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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