Trip from Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 47m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 42m

3 PM

0h 43m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cordaville Road, Southville Road, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.3 miles from Cordaville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cordaville Road 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 Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 39m 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 Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cordaville Road	—	—
Southville Road	—	—
River Street	—	—
Turnpike Road	—	—
I 495 North	—	—
MA 110	—	—
Chelmsford Street	—	—
Cambridge Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Cordaville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordaville, MA and Lowell, MA.

1

Start on Hammond Street

174 ft · 8 sec · Hammond Street

2

Continue on Cordaville Road

407 ft · 18 sec · Cordaville Road

3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Southville Road

259 ft · 14 sec · Southville Road

4

Turn left onto River Street

502 ft · 10 sec · River Street

5

Continue on Cordaville Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Cordaville Road

6

Take the ramp straight

489 ft · 13 sec

7

Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Road

8

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 495 North: Lowell

9

Merge slight left

28 mi · 32 min

10

Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

0.2 mi · 34 sec · MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

11

Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · Chelmsford Street

12

Turn right onto Cambridge Street

315 ft · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

13

Turn left onto Hale Street

486 ft · 13 sec · Hale Street

14

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 18.3 miles from Cordaville, MA, or about 19m 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 36.6 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cordaville, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cordaville, MA

This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 39m.

At 36.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Cordaville, MA · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

City of Lowell, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Cordaville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lowell, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lowell, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.86 one way

$11.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$6.39	$12.78
premium	$4.82	$6.95	$13.90
diesel	$5.61	$8.08	$16.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.84	$1.76
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.20	$1.46
EV Truck/SUV	14.6	$5.12	$2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cordaville, MA

Evening in Cordaville on Wednesday

Local time

5:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lowell, MA

Evening in Lowell on Wednesday

Local time

5:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

1 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

39m 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 Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA covers 36.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cordaville Road, Southville Road, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Cordaville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 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 Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 39m 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 Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cordaville, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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