Origin
Rowley, MA
Morning in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to Boston, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Boston, MA covers 33.5 miles and takes about 44m 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 $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 44m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rowley, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 44m 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 Boston, 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 Boston, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
23
Continue on Cutler Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
24
Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
25
Continue on Tobin Bridge
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin Bridge
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
27
Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
28
Continue on North Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
29
Turn right onto New Chardon Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
New Chardon Street
30
Turn left onto Bulfinch Place
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bulfinch Place
31
Turn right onto Sudbury Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sudbury Street
32
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cambridge Street
33
Continue on Tremont Street
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tremont Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Boston, MA
Morning in Boston on Thursday
Local time
10:59 AM
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
44m 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 Boston, MA covers 33.5 miles and takes about 44m 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 16.8 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 $5.36 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 Boston, MA is easy. At 44m 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 Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rowley, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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