Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Danvers, MA
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Somerville, MA to Danvers, MA is 20 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Broadway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local drive. Expect a mix of city streets and highway, so plan for potential traffic, especially during peak hours. It's a quick connection perfect for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Lynn Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Newbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 1.4 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 Somerville, MA and Danvers, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Continue on Medford 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
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 62
Continue on MA 62
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Cabot Road
Turn right onto Coolidge Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward MA 62: Danvers, Middleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 East: Danvers
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Danvers on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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 route presents a turn-heavy local drive with a highway share of only 20%. You'll navigate approximately 5.7 miles on Broadway, which will likely feel like the longest continuous stretch before merging onto I-95. The initial part of the journey will involve more frequent turns and traffic lights as you leave Somerville. As you transition to I-95, expect a more consistent speed for a portion of the drive before rejoining local roads closer to Danvers.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 20 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Somerville, MA and Danvers, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Middleton.
Boston
Middleton
Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportunities for many of Somerville's creative class residents.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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