Origin
Cambridge, MA
Evening in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
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Rowley, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA covers 30.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Charlestown Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 50m drive with frequent turns across 30.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cambridge 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 Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Monsignor O'Brien Highway | — | — |
| Charlestown Avenue | — | — |
| Austin Street | — | — |
| New Rutherford Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Newbury Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Rowley, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
266 ft
·
17 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
3
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
4
Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
5
Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charlestown Avenue
6
Continue on Austin Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Austin Street
7
Turn right
138 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
9
Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
10
Merge slight right
12 mi
·
16 min
11
Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
13
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 1: Topsfield
15
Turn straight onto Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
16
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
17
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
18
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
19
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
9 sec
21
Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
24
Turn right onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street Extension
26
Turn slight left onto Church Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
27
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Cambridge, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Rowley, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rowley, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.83 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rowley, MA
Evening in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
7:09 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
50m 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 Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA covers 30.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Charlestown Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Cambridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.91 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 Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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