How far is Medway, MA from Methuen, MA?
The driving distance from Medway, MA to Methuen, MA is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medway and Methuen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway and Methuen.
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Start on Barber Street
595 ft · 29 sec · Barber Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Village Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1439 ft · 31 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street
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Continue on Medway Road
1169 ft · 33 sec · Medway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
656 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: Lawrence
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lowell Street
887 ft · 25 sec · Lowell Street
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Turn left onto Lowell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Turn slight right onto Osgood Street
23 m · 2 sec · Osgood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osgood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway and Methuen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Chance Rain Showers near Methuen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medway to Methuen?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Medway and 29.9 miles from Methuen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Chance Rain Showers near Methuen.
Stop Ideas Near Boxborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxborough.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Methuen. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.15 km).
#1 Medway
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 13,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.1417600, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Methuen
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.7262000, -71.1908900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osgood Street (-71.190923, 42.726168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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