Origin
Rowley, MA
Afternoon in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to Newton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Newton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Newton, MA covers 38.1 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 Boston Street, Newburyport Turnpike, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Boston Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 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: 38.1 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 38.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boston Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 13.9 miles in.
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 38.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles (MA 28 / Storrow Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
MA 28 / Storrow Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 28 / Storrow Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Charlesgate
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlesgate toward Kenmore Square, Fenway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Kenmore Square, Fenway
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
MA 2 / Beacon Street
Keep straight at fork onto MA 2 / Beacon Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Newton, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Station, Kenmore Square and Fenway.
Boston
20.8 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 1
Station
28.6 mi in
|
~43m
Kenmore Square
31.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
via Charlesgate
Fenway
31.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
via Charlesgate
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Beacon Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Tobin Bridge | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Street
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Newton, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
23
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 1
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MA 28, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive, North Station
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
28
Merge onto MA 3; MA 28
434 ft
·
12 sec
·
Storrow Drive
29
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 28
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrow Drive
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlesgate
411 ft
·
14 sec
·
Charlesgate
Toward Kenmore Square, Fenway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Kenmore Square
32
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Beacon Street
33
Turn straight onto MA 2
194 ft
·
5 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
34
Keep straight at fork onto MA 2
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Beacon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Avenue
36
Turn left onto MA 30
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
37
Continue on MA 30
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Turn left onto Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer Street
39
Arrive at destination
Homer Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Rowley, MA · 30m 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 38 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 Newton, MA
The final approach into Newton, 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
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$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 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
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
Newton, MA
Afternoon in Newton on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
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
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 Rowley, MA to Newton, MA covers 38.1 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 Boston Street, Newburyport Turnpike, Broadway. 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 $6.10 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 38.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles (MA 28 / Storrow Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rowley, MA and Newton, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Station, Kenmore Square and Fenway.
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.
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