Origin
Amesbury, MA
Evening in Amesbury on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA
Drive Time
34m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amesbury, MA
Italo Melo
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA covers 32.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Friend Street, School Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.1 miles from Amesbury, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 32.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Friend Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| School Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haverhill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lowell | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woburn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lawrence Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amesbury, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Market Street
144 ft
·
7 sec
·
Market Street
2
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Friend Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Friend Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward School Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
School Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
School Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Haverhill Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Haverhill Road
8
Keep slight left to continue on Haverhill Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Haverhill Road
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Haverhill
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 495 South: Haverhill
11
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward South Lowell, North Billerica
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Lowell, North Billerica
13
Turn right onto Woburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woburn Street
14
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Street
15
Turn left onto Moore Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Moore Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gorham Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gorham Street
17
Continue on Thorndike Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Thorndike Street
18
Turn left onto YMCA Drive
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
YMCA Drive
19
Continue on Hale Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hale Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.1 miles from Amesbury, MA, or about 17m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32.3 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amesbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amesbury, MA
This is one driving day of about 32.3 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amesbury, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Amesbury, MA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Amesbury, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lowell, MA
The final approach into Lowell, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lowell, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA covers 32.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Friend Street, School Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Amesbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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