Origin
Gloucester, MA
Night in Gloucester on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
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6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloucester, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Spanning 47.3 miles across Massachusetts, this transition from the coast to the historic industrial heartland is a straightforward day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to explore the Northeast without a heavy travel burden. With a fuel cost of approximately $8, the route is highly budget-friendly and requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Yankee Division Highway, US 3, and Chelmsford Street to reach your destination. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it offers a functional way to connect Gloucester to Lowell while keeping your itinerary flexible.
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
23.6 miles from Gloucester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This journey is defined by a mix of fast-paced highway segments and technical local maneuvering. You will spend about 23% of your travel time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 32.4 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. Once you transition off the main arteries, the character of the road shifts into a more turn-heavy, local driving experience. The road surface and traffic density change significantly as you move away from the coast and navigate toward the City of Lowell. Prepare for a dynamic driving environment that requires your full attention as you transition between high-speed infrastructure and city streets.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hancock 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 Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grant Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 3 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 110 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hancock Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Dale Avenue
266 ft
·
13 sec
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Dale Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hancock Street
351 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hancock Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Washington Street
299 ft
·
5 sec
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Washington Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grant Circle
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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Grant Circle
7
Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
32 mi
·
44 min
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Yankee Division Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi
·
11 min
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US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
11
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
13
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
14
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
15
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
16
Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westford Street
17
Turn right onto Grand Street
449 ft
·
24 sec
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Grand Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
384 ft
·
18 sec
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Middlesex Street
19
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
16 ft
·
6 sec
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Arch Street
20
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 47.3-mile distance without needing any planned stops, allowing you to drive straight through in just over an hour. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, though your estimated $8 cost is quite manageable. Because this route involves navigating local streets like Chelmsford Street, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure a smoother flow through the busier sections. Prioritize checking your navigation app before departure, as the turn-heavy nature of the final approach means local traffic patterns can impact your total arrival time.
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 23.6 miles from Gloucester, MA, or about 33m 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 47.3 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, MA
This is one driving day of about 47.3 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gloucester, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Gloucester, MA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Gloucester, 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
$7.57 one way
$15.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
City of Lowell, MA
Night in City of Lowell on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
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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 6m 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 Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hancock Street, Main Street, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Gloucester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.57 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 Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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