How far is Rowley, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Rowley, MA to Worcester, MA is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowley and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley and Worcester.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
86 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Central Street
2 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Continue on Glen Street
642 ft · 13 sec · Glen Street
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Continue on Glen Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Glen Street
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Continue on Coleman Road
2664 ft · 58 sec · Coleman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Jackman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street
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Continue on Jewett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street
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Turn slight left onto North Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Andover Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
2390 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Turn straight onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Continue on Great Pond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Andover Street
45 m · 3 sec · Andover Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Peters Street
1433 ft · 31 sec · Peters Street
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Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
2053 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 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
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowley and Worcester.
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
23.4 mi · 00h 27m
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 Rowley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowley to Worcester?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Rowley and 34 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Rowley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Westford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westford.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowley and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.03 km).
#1 Rowley
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,393 |
| Coordinates | 42.7167600, -70.8786600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
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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