Origin
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.6-mile drive from Somerville, MA to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 46 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a small portion on the Yankee Division Highway, making it a less highway-intensive journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is an economical choice for a quick excursion. Given its short duration and direct nature, it's perfect for a spontaneous day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both locations are situated within the Northeast region, offering a familiar New England feel throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Broadway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Lynn Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Bennett Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fellsway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Revere Beach Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
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 MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MA 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
6
Turn right onto MA 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Revere Beach Parkway
Use the right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 99: Everett, Boston
8
Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 99: Everett, Boston
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 99
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway
10
Continue on MA 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
11
Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynn Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Salem Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Salem Street
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
159 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 1 North: Newburyport
14
Merge onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bennett Highway
15
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
16
Continue on US 1
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 North: Waltham, Gloucester
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 50
Toward Essex, Manchester
22
Keep slight right at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward School Street, Manchester
23
Turn slight right onto School Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
24
Turn left onto Brook Street
415 ft
·
18 sec
·
Brook Street
25
Arrive at destination
Brook Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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
Toward MA 99: Everett, Boston
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Po...
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Essex, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward Essex, Manchester
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward School Street, Manchester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward School Street, Manchester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Morning in Manchester-by-the-Sea on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
20 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
46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the majority of this 28.6-mile trip, indicated by the low 5% highway share. While there's a stretch of 13.9 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, much of your time will be spent on streets like Broadway and Lynn Street. This means you'll be engaging with local traffic and intersections frequently. The character of the drive will likely shift from more urban to potentially more suburban or coastal as you approach your destination, requiring your constant attention to navigation and speed.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Somerville, MA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Gloucester and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Boston
2.7 mi in
|
~6m
|
via Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Gloucester
12.9 mi in
|
~22m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
13.1 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Somerville, MA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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