Origin
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Topsfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Topsfield, MA covers 21.7 miles and takes about 36m 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 $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 36m drive with frequent turns across 21.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Somerville, MA to Topsfield, MA is easy. At 36m 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 Topsfield, 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 Topsfield, 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
3.3 mi
·
3 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 1: Topsfield
21
Turn straight onto Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
22
Continue on Boston Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
23
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right onto Summer Street
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
Summer Street
25
Turn left onto Park Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
Park Street
26
Turn right
295 ft
·
22 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Topsfield, MA
Morning in Topsfield on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 Topsfield, MA covers 21.7 miles and takes about 36m 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 10.9 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 $3.47 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 Topsfield, MA is easy. At 36m 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 Topsfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerville, MA to Topsfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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