Origin
Cotuit, MA
Evening in Cotuit on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
99.8 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cotuit, MA
Italo Melo
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA covers 99.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on School Street, Main Street, Falmouth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.97 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
49.9 miles from Cotuit, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 99.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
School 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 Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| School Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Falmouth Road | — | — |
| Cotuit Road | — | — |
| Sandwich Cotuit Road | — | — |
| Forestdale Road | — | — |
| US 6 West | — | — |
| Mid Cape Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
School Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cotuit, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on the route
210 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
School Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Falmouth Road
328 ft
·
9 sec
·
Falmouth Road
5
Turn right onto Cotuit Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cotuit Road
6
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Cotuit Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cotuit Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cotuit Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotuit Road
10
Continue on Sandwich Cotuit Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandwich Cotuit Road
11
Continue on Cotuit Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Cotuit Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestdale Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forestdale Road
13
Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 6 West: Boston, Providence
14
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
15
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
16
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
17
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
18
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
19
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
22
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
23
Turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Winthrop Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
26
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bacon Street
28
Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
29
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
30
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
31
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
32
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cambridge Street
33
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
34
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
36
Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
37
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
38
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
39
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
40
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
41
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
42
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
43
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cambridge Street
44
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
45
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 49.9 miles from Cotuit, MA, or about 57m 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cotuit, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cotuit, MA
This is one driving day of about 99.8 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Cotuit, 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 49.9 mi from Cotuit, MA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Cotuit, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.97 one way
$31.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| premium | $4.82 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 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 | 29.9 | 0 | $10.48 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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.
Road read
1h 54m 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 Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA covers 99.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are School Street, Main Street, Falmouth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Cotuit, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.97 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 Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cotuit, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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