Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Monday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
126.9 mi
204 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
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6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Nantucket, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA covers 126.9 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arch Street, Middlesex Street, Grand Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
63.5 miles from City of Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 33m drive with frequent turns across 126.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arch 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middlesex Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chelmsford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lowell Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Arch Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Nantucket, MA.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Arch Street
16 ft
·
8 sec
·
Arch Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
Middlesex Street
4
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Grand Street
5
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chelmsford Street
6
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Plain Street
7
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
9
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Lowell Connector
10
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
10 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1.0 mi
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2 min
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I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
12
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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US 3 South: Winchester
15
Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cambridge Street
16
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cambridge Road
17
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
18
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Church Street
19
Turn right onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Main Street
22
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Winthrop Street
24
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winthrop Street
25
Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Mystic Valley Parkway
26
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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Mystic Valley Parkway
27
Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
29
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
30
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
31
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
32
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
33
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
34
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
31 mi
·
39 min
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
35
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
36
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Pilgrim Highway
37
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Sagamore Bridge
38
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
39
Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
40
Keep slight left
305 ft
·
9 sec
41
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
42
Turn straight onto Iyannough Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Iyannough Road
43
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Airport Rotary
44
Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnstable Road
45
Continue on Ocean Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ocean Street
46
Turn left onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Street
47
Turn right onto South Street Dock
367 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Street Dock
48
Turn left onto Slip 1
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Slip 1
49
Continue on Slip 1
197 ft
·
15 sec
·
Slip 1
50
Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Hyannis - Nantucket
51
Continue straight
144 ft
·
13 sec
52
Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
Steamboat Wharf
53
Continue on Steamboat Wharf
246 ft
·
8 sec
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Steamboat Wharf
54
Continue on Broad Street
397 ft
·
19 sec
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Broad Street
55
Turn left onto South Water Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Water Street
56
Turn right onto Main Street
512 ft
·
16 sec
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Main Street
57
Turn right onto Centre Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
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Centre Street
58
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 2h 16m 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 80 miles or 2h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nantucket, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Lowell, 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 City of Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 126.9 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Lowell, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from City of Lowell, MA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nantucket, MA
The final approach into Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, 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
$20.20 one way
$40.40 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Nantucket, MA
Morning in Nantucket on Monday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA covers 126.9 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arch Street, Middlesex Street, Grand Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.5 miles from City of Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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