Origin
Rowley, MA
Afternoon in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
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.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 37.9 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 Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.9 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 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church 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 Rowley, MA to Cambridge, 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 Rowley, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Central Street Extension | — | — |
| Wethersfield Street | — | — |
| Bradford Street | — | — |
| Haverhill Street | — | — |
| Newburyport Turnpike | — | — |
| Boston Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Church Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Central Street Extension
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Street Extension
5
Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
6
Turn left onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
7
Turn straight onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
8
Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
11
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
12
Continue on Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 South: Boston
14
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Boston
16
Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on Newbury Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
18
Continue on Broadway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway
19
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
21
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
22
Continue on Bennett Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Street, Malden
272 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lynn Street, Malden
24
Turn left onto Salem Street
331 ft
·
10 sec
·
Salem Street
25
Turn right onto Lynn Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynn Street
26
Turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sweetser Circle
28
Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Santilli Circle
30
Exit the rotary
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
31
Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
32
Take the exit straight
308 ft
·
11 sec
33
Merge slight right onto Fellsway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
34
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
35
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
McGrath Highway
36
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Washington Street
37
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Prospect Street
38
Turn right onto Concord Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Avenue
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Avenue
40
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beacon Street
41
Turn left onto Cooney Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cooney Street
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
295 ft
·
19 sec
·
Line Street
43
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
44
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Rowley, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Rowley, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cambridge, 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
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Cambridge, MA
Afternoon in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer 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 Rowley, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 Rowley, MA to Cambridge, 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 Rowley, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rowley, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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