This 35.8-mile drive from Lowell to Beverly Cove, Massachusetts, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 51 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure, especially with a modest fuel cost of around $6. You'll navigate through familiar Northeast terrain, primarily utilizing roads like Yankee Division Highway and US 3. The route offers a straightforward journey, making it ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Massachusetts points without needing an overnight stay. Consider this your go-to for a short, uncomplicated hop.
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
17.9 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 24m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 51-minute journey. While about 29% of the route involves highway driving, the overall feel is more about navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles, primarily on the Yankee Division Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires attention to turns and traffic signals rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The transition between highway segments and local streets will likely define the character of your time behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in near US 3.
Route Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 35.8 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 12.3 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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12.3 mi into trip|~15m in|US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
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13.6 mi into trip|~18m in|I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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26.9 mi into trip|~36m in|MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
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31.5 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
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 43
Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
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31.7 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lowell, MA and Beverly Cove, MA, road signs point toward Peabody and Middleton.
Peabody
12.3 mi in|~15m|via US 3
Middleton
31.5 mi in|~43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Yankee Division Highway
17.9 mi
24m
US 3
10.5 mi
13m
Elliott Street
2.5 mi
4m
Lowell Connector
2.1 mi
2m
Hale Street
1.2 mi
2m
Chelmsford Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Dane Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Plain Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Beverly Cove, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft·14 sec·Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
314 ft·16 sec·Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto MA 110
0.6 mi·56 sec·Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·Plain Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
6
Merge onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi·1 min·Lowell Connector
7
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi·1 min·Lowell Connector
Exit 1AToward US 3 South: Boston
8
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi·10 min·US 3
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi·2 min·US 3
Exit 72AToward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, PeabodyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 3
11
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
13 mi·18 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
4.6 mi·6 min·Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64Toward MA 128 North: GloucesterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 43Toward MA 62: Beverly, MiddletonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
190 ft·4 sec
Toward MA 62 East: BeverlyUse the left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto MA 62
2.5 mi·4 min·Elliott Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 62
0.1 mi·11 sec·Cabot Street
17
Turn left onto MA 62
0.3 mi·44 sec·Dane Street
18
Turn left onto MA 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Hale Street
19
Turn right onto Brackenbury Lane
480 ft·20 sec·Brackenbury Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Brackenbury Lane
Trip Plan
Given its short 35.8-mile distance and 51-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart at any time, but leaving earlier in the day might help you avoid any potential local traffic as you approach Beverly Cove. With a low fuel cost of approximately $6, budgeting is simple. Since this is a short trip, you won't need to plan for extensive stops; however, keep an eye on your navigation, especially during the 'turn-heavy' sections on roads like Elliott Street, to ensure you stay on track efficiently.
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 17.9 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 35.8 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.9 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Cove, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 35.8 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lowell, 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 Yankee Division Highway for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Lowell, MA
· 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beverly Cove, MA
The final approach into Beverly Cove, 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 Beverly Cove, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 11.1
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 19.8
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
$15
near mile 19.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$6.25
$12.50
premium
$4.82
$6.80
$13.60
diesel
$5.61
$7.90
$15.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.7
0
$3.76
$1.72
Efficient EV
9
0
$3.13
$1.43
EV Truck/SUV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 4 days ago
Origin
Lowell, MA
Evening
in Lowell on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beverly Cove, MA
Evening
in Beverly Cove on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 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
1 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
51m 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 Lowell, MA to Beverly Cove, MA covers 35.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, US 3, Elliott Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.73 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 35.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lowell, MA and Beverly Cove, MA, road signs point toward Peabody and Middleton.
