Origin
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Thursday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Rowley, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Rowley, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to Rowley, MA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beacon Street, Somerset Street, Ashburton Place for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 29.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beacon Street 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 Boston, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 47m 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 Boston, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Street | — | — |
| Somerset Street | — | — |
| Ashburton Place | — | — |
| Bowdoin Street | — | — |
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Staniford Street | — | — |
| Causeway Street | — | — |
| North Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beacon Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Rowley, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn right onto Beacon Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Beacon Street
3
Turn right onto Somerset Street
341 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto Ashburton Place
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ashburton Place
5
Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
253 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ashburton Place
6
Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bowdoin Street
7
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
285 ft
·
20 sec
·
Cambridge Street
8
Turn right onto Staniford Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Staniford Street
9
Turn right onto Causeway Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Street
10
Turn left onto North Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
11
Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
13
Merge slight right
12 mi
·
16 min
14
Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 1: Topsfield
18
Turn straight onto Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
19
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
20
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
21
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
22
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
23
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
9 sec
24
Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
27
Turn right onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street Extension
29
Turn slight left onto Church Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
30
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
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
Rowley, MA
Evening in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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
47m 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 Boston, MA to Rowley, MA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beacon Street, Somerset Street, Ashburton Place. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Boston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 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 Boston, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 47m 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 Boston, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boston, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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