How far is Methuen, MA from Medway, MA?
The driving distance from Methuen, MA to Medway, MA is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Methuen and Medway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Methuen and Medway.
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Start on Osgood Street
23 m · 4 sec · Osgood Street
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Turn left onto Lowell Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1432 ft · 37 sec · Lowell Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell
2448 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
1507 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Medway Road
2091 ft · 1 min · Medway Road
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Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1439 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Village Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Village Street
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Turn left onto Barber Street
595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Methuen and Medway.
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 South
Merge slight left
39.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Methuen and Patchy Fog near Medway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Methuen to Medway?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Methuen and 29.3 miles from Medway.
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 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Methuen and Patchy Fog near Medway.
Stop Ideas Near Harvard
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 Harvard.
Framingham station
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Methuen and Medway. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.15 km).
#1 Methuen
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.7262000, -71.1908900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medway
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 13,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.1417600, -71.3967300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
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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