Origin
Somerville, MA
Evening in Somerville on Thursday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Rowley, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
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.
Somerville, MA
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Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Somerville, MA to Rowley, 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 Highland Avenue, Medford Street, McGrath Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highland Avenue 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 Somerville, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 48m 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 Somerville, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Medford Street | — | — |
| McGrath Highway | — | — |
| Fellsway | — | — |
| Revere Beach Parkway | — | — |
| Santilli Circle | — | — |
| Krystyl K | — | — |
| Sweetser Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Rowley, MA.
1
Start on the route
164 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Continue on Medford Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Medford Street
4
Turn left onto McGrath Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
5
Continue on Fellsway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
6
Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Revere Beach Parkway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Santilli Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle
486 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sweetser Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Broadway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
11
Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynn Street
12
Turn left onto Salem Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Salem Street
13
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Newburyport
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1 North: Newburyport
14
Merge slight left onto Bennett Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bennett Highway
15
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
16
Continue on Broadway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
17
Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
19
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 1: Topsfield
21
Turn straight onto Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
22
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
23
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
24
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
25
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
26
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
9 sec
27
Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
28
Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
29
Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
30
Turn right onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
31
Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street Extension
32
Turn slight left onto Church Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
33
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
34
Arrive at your 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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
Rowley, MA
Evening in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 cooler 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 Somerville, MA to Rowley, 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 Highland Avenue, Medford Street, McGrath Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Somerville, 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.
The drive from Somerville, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 48m 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 Somerville, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerville, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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