Origin
Rowley, MA
Morning in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to Somerville, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Somerville, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Somerville, MA covers 28.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Boston Street, Newburyport Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Broadway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near I 95.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Lynn Street, Malden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Lynn Street, Malden
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
MA 28 / Fellsway
Merge onto MA 28 / Fellsway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rowley, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Malden.
Boston
20.8 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 1
Malden
22.2 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Boston Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Newbury Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lynn Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bennett Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Somerville, MA.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
283 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Central Street Extension
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Street Extension
5
Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
6
Turn left onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
7
Turn straight onto MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
8
Turn left onto US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Boston Road
11
Continue on US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
12
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Boston
14
Merge onto I 95
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
18
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
19
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
20
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
22
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
23
Take the exit
273 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Lynn Street, Malden
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Salem Street
330 ft
·
10 sec
·
Salem Street
25
Turn right onto Lynn Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynn Street
26
Turn left onto MA 99
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
27
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
227 ft
·
4 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
28
Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
29
Enter roundabout
179 ft
·
5 sec
30
Continue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
31
Merge onto MA 16
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
32
Take the exit
307 ft
·
10 sec
33
Merge onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
35
Turn right onto Medford Street
255 ft
·
8 sec
·
Medford Street
36
Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
37
Turn right
163 ft
·
12 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Newburyport Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.24
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Thursday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Somerville, MA covers 28.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Boston Street, Newburyport Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 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 $4.58 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 19 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rowley, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Malden.
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