Origin
Hyannis, MA
Afternoon in Hyannis on Monday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
107 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
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.
Hyannis, MA
David Kanigan
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA covers 107 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Street, Old Colony Road, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.03 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
53.5 miles from Hyannis, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 107 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean 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 Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Colony Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barnstable Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Iyannough Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid Cape Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyannis, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on the route
167 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ocean Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ocean Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Old Colony Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Colony Road
4
Turn slight left onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Center Street
5
Turn right onto Barnstable Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Barnstable Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary
456 ft
·
8 sec
·
Airport Rotary
7
Exit the rotary onto Iyannough Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Iyannough Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
9
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
10
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
11
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
12
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
13
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
14
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
16
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
17
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
18
Turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Winthrop Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
21
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bacon Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
24
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
25
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
26
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
27
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cambridge Street
28
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
29
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
30
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
31
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
32
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
33
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
34
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
35
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
36
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
37
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
38
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cambridge Street
39
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
40
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 53.5 miles from Hyannis, MA, or about 56m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 56m 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
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Open the route before leaving Hyannis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hyannis, MA
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hyannis, 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 53.5 mi from Hyannis, MA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Hyannis, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around 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
$17.03 one way
$34.06 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.22 | $40.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Lowell, MA
Afternoon in Lowell on Monday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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 Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA covers 107 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Street, Old Colony Road, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Hyannis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.03 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 Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hyannis, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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