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

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

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.

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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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.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14.3 miles from Rowley, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Start on this road

33 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right onto Church Street

283 ft · 5 sec · Church Street

Turn straight onto Central Street

254 ft · 6 sec · Central Street

Continue on Central Street Extension

181 ft · 3 sec · Central Street Extension

Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Wethersfield Street

Turn left onto Bradford Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bradford Street

Turn straight onto MA 133

1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

Turn left onto US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Boston Road

Continue on US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · Newbury Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 95 South: Boston

Merge onto I 95

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 66 Toward US 1 South: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 1

195 ft · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Broadway

Continue on US 1; MA 129

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1; MA 129

3.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

Toward Boston

Take the exit

273 ft · 10 sec

Toward Lynn Street, Malden Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Salem Street

330 ft · 10 sec · Salem Street

Turn right onto Lynn Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street

Turn left onto MA 99

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway

Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

227 ft · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville

Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville

Enter roundabout

179 ft · 5 sec

Continue

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge onto MA 16

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

Take the exit

307 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · Fellsway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 28

0.6 mi · 1 min · McGrath Highway

Turn right onto Medford Street

255 ft · 8 sec · Medford Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue

Turn right

163 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 14.3 miles from Rowley, MA, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28.6 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.3 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerville, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Have your navigation ready before leaving Rowley, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rowley, MA

This is one driving day of about 28.6 miles and 48m.

At 28.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on Broadway for about 5.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.3 mi from Rowley, MA · 23m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

City of Somerville, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middleton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.3 miles from Rowley, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Somerville, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Somerville, 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

$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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.6	$3.00	$1.37
Efficient EV	7.2	$2.50	$1.14
EV Truck/SUV	11.4	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Rowley, MA

Late night in Rowley on Thursday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerville, MA

Late night in Somerville on Thursday

Local time

12:38 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.

Between Rowley, MA and Somerville, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Malden.

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