Trip from Everett, MA to City of Lowell, MA

Drive Time

39m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 37m

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

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City of Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Everett to Lowell, you are looking at a straightforward 25.6-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively brief, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or personal errands, the transition between these two Massachusetts cities is efficient and uncomplicated.

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

12.8 miles from Everett, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 25.6-mile trek features a mixed-drive profile that balances highway travel with local roads. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.9 miles on US 3. As you navigate the path, you will transition through various road types, including Cambridge Road and Chelmsford Street. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, offering a more varied experience behind the wheel. Expect the road conditions to shift as you move away from the Everett area and approach the Lowell city limits.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near US 3.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 25.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

12 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50B-A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...

12.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

12.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 3

Keep slight right at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 50A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

22.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 81B-C Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlbor...

23.4 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 81C Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

Towns Along This Route

Between Everett, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Marlboro and Chelmsford.

Lowell

10.7 mi in | ~17m | via US 3

Middlesex Turnpike

12 mi in | ~19m | via US 3

Burlington

12 mi in | ~19m | via US 3

Nashua New Hampshire

12 mi in | ~19m | via US 3

Marlboro

22.7 mi in | ~33m

Chelmsford

23.1 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 3	10.9 mi	13m
Cambridge Road	2 mi	2m
Chelmsford Street	1.8 mi	2m
Cambridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Winthrop Street	1.3 mi	1m
Riverside Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
Yankee Division Highway	1.1 mi	1m
Bacon Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 3 — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, MA and City of Lowell, MA.

Start on this road

135 ft · 15 sec · this road

Turn left onto MA 99

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Broadway

Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

227 ft · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville

Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville

Enter roundabout

179 ft · 5 sec

Continue

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Merge onto MA 16

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

200 ft · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto MA 28

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Fellsway

Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on City Hall Mall

0.1 mi · 24 sec · City Hall Mall

Turn left onto MA 60

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Salem Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MA 60

0.5 mi · 1 min · High Street

Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street

67 ft · 1 sec · Winthrop Street

Continue on Winthrop Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · Winthrop Street

Continue on MA 38

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Main Street

Enter roundabout onto Bacon Street

94 ft · 1 sec · Bacon Street

Continue on Bacon Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bacon Street

Turn left onto Church Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto US 3

1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

Continue on US 3

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Cambridge Street

Take the exit onto US 3

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 3

Toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128

1.1 mi · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 3

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 3

Exit 50B-A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 3

Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 3

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 3

Exit 50A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.5 mi · 32 sec · US 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 81B-C Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 81C Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

Turn right onto MA 110

1.8 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

Turn sharp left onto MA 3A

458 ft · 10 sec · Westford Street

Turn right onto Grand Street

448 ft · 23 sec · Grand Street

At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 5 sec · Arch Street

Turn left

0.1 mi · 38 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 39-minute drive, you have the advantage of planning your departure around peak traffic hours to ensure a smoother experience. Given that there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the journey without needing to factor in rest breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $4, so a quick check of your tank before leaving Everett is usually sufficient. A great tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between US 3 and Chelmsford Street, as staying alert during these road changes will help you navigate into Lowell with ease.

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 12.8 miles from Everett, MA, or about 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 miles.

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 25.6 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.8 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Everett, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Everett, MA

This is one driving day of about 25.6 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Everett, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 3 for about 10.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.8 mi from Everett, MA · 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

13 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Everett, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Lowell, MA

The final approach into City of Lowell, 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 City of Lowell, 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

$4.07 one way

$8.15 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$4.43	$8.86
premium	$4.80	$4.84	$9.67
diesel	$5.64	$5.69	$11.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.69	$1.23
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.24	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.58	$1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Everett, MA

Evening in Everett on Sunday

Local time

6:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Lowell, MA

Evening in City of Lowell on Sunday

Local time

6:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

13 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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 Everett, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 25.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 3, Cambridge Road, Chelmsford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Everett, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.07 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.

Between Everett, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Marlboro and Chelmsford.

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