Trip from Newton, MA to Rowley, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

40.3 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

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.

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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 Commonwealth Avenue, Centre Street, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Commonwealth Avenue 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 Newton, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Newton, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Commonwealth Avenue	—	—
Centre Street	—	—
Washington Street	—	—
Saint James Street	—	—
I 90 East	—	—
Massachusetts Turnpike	—	—
I 93	—	—
I 93 South	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Commonwealth Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Rowley, MA.

Start on Homer Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Homer Street

Turn slight right

144 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

Turn left onto Centre Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

Continue on Washington Street

285 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

302 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street

Continue on Saint James Street

180 ft · 4 sec · Saint James Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 90 East: Boston

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

6.2 mi · 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

512 ft · 13 sec · I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

453 ft · 11 sec · I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

1.8 mi · 3 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

13 mi · 18 min · US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

Continue on Newbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 1: Topsfield

Turn straight onto Newbury Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Newbury Street

Continue on Boston Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

Continue on Boston Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Boston Road

Continue on Boston Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

2.7 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

Turn slight right

217 ft · 9 sec

Continue on Haverhill Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bradford Street

Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street

82 ft · 3 sec · Bradford Street

Turn right onto Wethersfield Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Wethersfield Street

Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension

436 ft · 9 sec · Central Street Extension

Turn slight left onto Church Street

282 ft · 10 sec · Church Street

Turn left

33 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at your 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

City of Revere, MA

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

Essex, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Revere, MA

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

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.1	$4.23	$1.93
Efficient EV	10.1	$3.53	$1.61
EV Truck/SUV	16.1	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Newton, MA

Evening in Newton on Thursday

Local time

5:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rowley, MA

Evening in Rowley on Thursday

Local time

5:16 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

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 Commonwealth Avenue, Centre Street, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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.

The drive from Newton, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Newton, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Newton, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Newton, MA to Rowley, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Rowley, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newton, MA

Rowley, MA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 3m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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