How far is Worcester, MA from Rowley, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Rowley, MA is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Rowley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Rowley.
-
1
Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
-
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
-
4
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
1163 ft · 28 sec
-
6
Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
-
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
-
8
Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 39 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover
1691 ft · 48 sec
-
10
Turn straight onto North Main Street
2038 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
-
11
Turn left onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
-
12
Continue on Peters Street
1444 ft · 33 sec · Peters Street
-
13
Continue on Andover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great Pond Road
26 m · 2 sec · Great Pond Road
-
15
Exit the roundabout onto Great Pond Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road
-
16
Turn straight
39 m · 9 sec
-
17
Turn left onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
2273 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
92 m · 9 sec · Essex Street
-
20
Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
-
21
Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
-
22
Continue on Andover Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Andover Street
-
23
Continue on Library Street
108 m · 19 sec · Library Street
-
24
Turn left onto Central Street
588 ft · 22 sec · Central Street
-
25
Continue on North Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street
-
26
Turn slight right onto Jewett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street
-
27
Continue on Jackman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street
-
28
Continue on Elm Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street
-
29
Turn right onto Coleman Road
2664 ft · 54 sec · Coleman Road
-
30
Continue on Glen Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Glen Street
-
31
Continue on Central Street
2 mi · 3 min · Central Street
-
32
Turn slight left onto Church Street
86 m · 10 sec · Church Street
-
33
Turn left
10 m · 2 sec
-
34
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Rowley.
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
33.8 mi · 00h 39m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worcester and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Rowley?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 Worcester and 33.2 miles from Rowley.
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 9.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Worcester and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.
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 Worcester and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.03 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rowley
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,393 |
| Coordinates | 42.7167600, -70.8786600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.