Origin
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Thursday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.8 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, MA
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Amesbury, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 38.8 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 Highland Avenue, Medford Street, McGrath Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 38.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highland Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Medford Street | — | — |
| McGrath Highway | — | — |
| Fellsway | — | — |
| Revere Beach Parkway | — | — |
| Santilli Circle | — | — |
| Krystyl K | — | — |
| Sweetser Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Amesbury, MA.
1
Start on the route
164 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Continue on Medford Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Medford Street
4
Turn left onto McGrath Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
5
Continue on Fellsway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
6
Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Revere Beach Parkway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Santilli Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle
486 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sweetser Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Broadway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
11
Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynn Street
12
Turn left onto Salem Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Salem Street
13
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Newburyport
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1 North: Newburyport
14
Merge slight left onto Bennett Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bennett Highway
15
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
16
Continue on Broadway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
17
Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
19
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East: Salisbury
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MA 110 East: Salisbury
21
Turn sharp left onto Macy Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Macy Street
22
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Somerville, MA · 28m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Somerville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amesbury, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Amesbury, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Amesbury, MA
Morning in Amesbury on Thursday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 38.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highland Avenue, Medford Street, McGrath Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Somerville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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