Methuen, MA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Methuen, MA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 19 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Methuen, MA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
39.8 mi
Pigeon Cove, MA
Quickest Drive
15m
Town of North Andover, MA
Plan Around Methuen, MA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Methuen, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Methuen, MA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Methuen, MA
Driving from Methuen, MA
On average, trips departing from Methuen, MA run 19 miles with a drive time of roughly 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 40 miles (1h 7m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Methuen, MA most often head toward Pigeon Cove, MA (39.8 mi, 1h 7m), Boston, MA (28.6 mi, 36m), City of Lowell, MA (10.6 mi, 18m), Ballardvale, MA (9.6 mi, 15m), and Town of North Andover, MA (7.3 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 19-mile drive from Methuen, MA, expect to burn about 0.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Methuen, MA and 2 routes heading into Methuen, MA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 40 miles.
The longest mapped route from Methuen, MA covers 40 miles and takes approximately 1h 7m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Methuen, MA runs about 19 miles with a drive time of roughly 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Methuen, MA include Pigeon Cove, MA, Boston, MA, City of Lowell, MA and Ballardvale, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Methuen, MA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
53,043
Median Income
$103,270
Median Home Value
$472,200
Median Age
40.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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