Origin
Methuen, MA
Evening in Methuen on Thursday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Methuen, MA to Medway, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Methuen, MA
Italo Melo
Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Methuen, MA to Medway, MA covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, I 93, Milford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 58.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and I 93. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Boston
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Boston
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 South: Lowell
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
6
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Methuen, MA to Medway, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.
Nashua New Hampshire
12.1 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 46.8 mi | 53m |
| I 93 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Milford Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lowell Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Village Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Medway Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Barber Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 46.8 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen, MA and Medway, MA.
1
Start on Osgood Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Osgood Street
2
Turn left onto MA 113
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
3
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 93
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 South: Lowell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 495
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
12
Merge onto I 495
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 48
Toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
14
Turn left onto MA 109
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medway Road
15
Continue on MA 109
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Milford Street
16
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn left onto Village Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Village Street
18
Turn left onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
19
Arrive at destination
Barber Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Methuen, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Methuen, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Medway, MA
The final approach into Medway, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.39 one way
$18.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Medway, MA
Evening in Medway on Thursday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Hudson, MA
29 mi in
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 Methuen, MA to Medway, MA covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, I 93, Milford Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Methuen, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Methuen, MA to Medway, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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