Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Trip from Newton, MA to Rowley, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
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Rowley, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, MA to Rowley, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 40.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.9 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Massachusetts Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Centre Street.
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 40.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Centre Street
Turn left onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 134B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
9
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, MA and Rowley, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Revere.
Concord New Hampshire
9.2 mi in
|
~15m
Quincy
9.2 mi in
|
~15m
Revere
11.6 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Boston Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Newbury Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Centre Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 12.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Rowley, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto MA 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
4
Turn left onto Centre Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Washington Street
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on Saint James Street
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint James Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
9
Merge onto I 90
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 134B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 1
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
17
Merge onto I 95
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 70
Toward US 1: Topsfield
19
Turn straight onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
20
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boston Road
22
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
23
Continue on US 1
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
24
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
8 sec
25
Continue on MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
26
Keep slight left at fork onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
27
Keep slight right at fork onto Bradford Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
28
Turn right onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Central Street Extension
435 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street Extension
30
Turn slight left onto Church Street
283 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
31
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Newton, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Newton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rowley, MA
The final approach into Rowley, 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
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Massachusetts Turnpike
(6.2 mi)
$0.37
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Rowley on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
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
3 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
1h 3m 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 Newton, MA to Rowley, MA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston 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 20.1 miles from Newton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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 40.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newton, MA and Rowley, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Revere.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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