Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Late night in City of Lowell on Thursday
Local time
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to West Barnstable, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
92.1 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
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
West Barnstable, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to West Barnstable, MA covers 92.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 $14.74 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
46 miles from City of Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 92.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to West Barnstable, MA is easy. At 2h 5m 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 West Barnstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Street | — | — |
| Middlesex Street | — | — |
| Grand Street | — | — |
| Chelmsford Street | — | — |
| Plain Street | — | — |
| Lowell Connector | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
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 West Barnstable, 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
·
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
·
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
·
2 min
·
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
·
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
·
2 min
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
1 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
26
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
27
Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
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
·
Pilgrim Highway
37
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
38
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
39
Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prospect Street
253 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prospect Street
41
Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Prospect Street
42
Continue on Meetinghouse Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meetinghouse Way
43
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 46 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 1h 2m 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Barnstable, 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 92.1 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from City of Lowell, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46 mi from City of Lowell, MA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Barnstable, MA
The final approach into West Barnstable, 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 West Barnstable, 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
$14.74 one way
$29.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.33 | $40.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
West Barnstable, MA
Late night in West Barnstable on Thursday
Local time
12:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 5m 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 West Barnstable, MA covers 92.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 46 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 $14.74 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 West Barnstable, MA is easy. At 2h 5m 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 West Barnstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Lowell, MA to West Barnstable, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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