Origin
Groveland, MA
Late night in Groveland on Saturday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, MA to Lowell, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Groveland, MA to Lowell, MA covers 23.3 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, River Street, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 23.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and River Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and River Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Lawrence
Navigation decision point
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward South Lowell, North Billerica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward South Lowell, North Billerica
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MA 3A / Gorham Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 3A / Gorham Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
YMCA Drive
Turn left onto YMCA Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Groveland, MA to Lowell, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Billerica along the way.
Billerica
21.1 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 15.3 mi | 18m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Moore Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Woburn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 15.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on MA 97
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gardner Street
2
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
3
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
4
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Continue on MA 113
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on MA 113
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimack Street
8
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
12
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 91
Toward South Lowell, North Billerica
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Woburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woburn Street
15
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Street
16
Turn left onto Moore Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Moore Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gorham Street
18
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Thorndike Street
19
Turn left onto YMCA Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
YMCA Drive
20
Continue on Hale Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hale Street
21
Arrive at destination
Hale Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Lowell on Saturday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
21 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
33m 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 Groveland, MA to Lowell, MA covers 23.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, River Street, Water Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Groveland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.73 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.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Groveland, MA to Lowell, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Billerica along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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