Origin
Cambridge, MA
Night in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
11:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 US 1, Boston Street, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on US 1. 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA covers 30.7 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Charlestown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Charlestown Avenue
Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Topsfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 70
Toward US 1: Topsfield
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| Boston Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Newbury Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Boston Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 12.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Rowley, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft
·
16 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
27 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
137 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
10
Merge onto US 1
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
13
Merge onto I 95
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 70
Toward US 1: Topsfield
15
Turn straight onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
16
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boston Road
18
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
19
Continue on US 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
8 sec
21
Continue on MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Bradford Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
24
Turn right onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Street Extension
435 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street Extension
26
Turn slight left onto Church Street
283 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
27
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
28
Arrive at 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Newburyport Turnpike
(2.7 mi)
$0.19
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: 10.7 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
Night in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
11:34 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 US 1, Boston Street, I 95. 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Charlestown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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