Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Amesbury, MA
Wikimedia Commons
If you are planning a quick excursion from Somerville to Amesbury, you are looking at a manageable 38.9-mile journey. Expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-95 along with local stretches on Broadway and Elm Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this is a cost-effective way to transition between these two Northeast locations. Because the entire route remains within Massachusetts, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward transit that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
| 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
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$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 | 11.7 | 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
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Amesbury on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear
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.
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local streets to more sustained highway speeds. Approximately 59% of your total mileage is spent on the highway, providing a nice balance between urban navigation and open road cruising. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 21.6-mile segment of I-95, which serves as the backbone of the trip. As you move away from the city streets of Somerville and onto the interstate, the pace of the drive noticeably increases. The combination of local roads and major thoroughfares ensures the trip feels varied rather than monotonous.
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
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
158 ft
Highest Point
144 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Somerville, MA to Amesbury, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.9 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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