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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.31 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.56 mi
91.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.56 mi
Kilometers
91.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.31 mi
Kilometers
106.72 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-16T00:35
Arrive Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Westford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
33.1 mi
00h 47m
To Rowley
33.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

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. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

    2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover

    1691 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2038 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Peters Street

    1444 ft · 33 sec · Peters Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great Pond Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Great Pond Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Pond Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Great Pond Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street

    2273 ft · 1 min · Essex Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street

    92 m · 9 sec · Essex Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Andover Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Andover Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Library Street

    108 m · 19 sec · Library Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Central Street

    588 ft · 22 sec · Central Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Jewett Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Jackman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Coleman Road

    2664 ft · 54 sec · Coleman Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Glen Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Glen Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Central Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Central Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Rowley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
34.5 mi · 52%
I 290
11.7 mi · 18%
Andover Street
2.86 mi · 4%
Great Pond Road
2.32 mi · 4%
Central Street
2.07 mi · 3%
North Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 47m from Worcester
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westford.

BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

36 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.03 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Rowley

#2 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.21
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Worcester and Rowley. The current time is 00:35:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.