Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Afternoon in City of Lowell on Thursday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA covers 28 miles and takes about 51m 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, Thorndike Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 28 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 51m 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 City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Street | — | — |
| Middlesex Street | — | — |
| Thorndike Street | — | — |
| Appleton Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Andover Street | — | — |
| Nesmith Street | — | — |
| Rogers Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Rowley, 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
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Middlesex Street
4
Turn right onto Thorndike Street
249 ft
·
15 sec
·
Thorndike Street
5
Turn left onto Appleton Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Appleton Street
6
Continue on Church Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Church Street
7
Continue on Andover Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Andover Street
8
Turn right onto Nesmith Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesmith Street
9
Continue on Rogers Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rogers Street
10
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
11
Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
12
Merge slight left
6.5 mi
·
7 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
MA 28 South: Andover
14
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverhill Street
16
Continue on Peters Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Peters Street
17
Continue on Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great Pond Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Pond Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Great Pond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Pond Road
20
Turn straight
128 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn left onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Pond Road
22
Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
302 ft
·
9 sec
·
Essex Street
24
Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
25
Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Road
26
Continue on Andover Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Andover Street
27
Continue on Library Street
354 ft
·
19 sec
·
Library Street
28
Turn left onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Central Street
29
Continue on North Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
30
Turn slight right onto Jewett Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jewett Street
31
Continue on Jackman Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackman Street
32
Continue on Elm Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
33
Turn right onto Coleman Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Coleman Road
34
Continue on Glen Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Street
35
Continue on Central Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
36
Turn slight left onto Church Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
37
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
38
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Rowley, MA
Afternoon in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
51m 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 City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA covers 28 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arch Street, Middlesex Street, Thorndike Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.48 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 City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 51m 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 City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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