Trip from Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

103.8 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

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Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Dennis, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

Traveling from Lowell to Dennis covers 103.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway cruise, it works perfectly as a one-day trip. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the journey. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. This route is ideal if you prefer to avoid major interstates, though it requires your full attention due to the frequent turns. It is a straightforward trek that allows you to reach the Cape in under three hours, provided traffic remains manageable.

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

51.9 miles from Lowell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience from a standard interstate commute, as this route features zero percent highway travel. Instead, you will navigate via Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, and Plain Street, making it a technical, turn-heavy drive. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Cambridge Street, you will be making frequent adjustments behind the wheel. This is a local-road-focused journey that demands constant engagement rather than the monotony of cruise control. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns shift frequently as you transition between these specific local corridors.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cambridge 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 Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cambridge Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Chelmsford Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Plain Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lowell Connector	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Yankee Division Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 3 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cambridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cambridge Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Dennis, MA.

Start on Hale Street

486 ft · 15 sec · Hale Street

Turn right onto Cambridge Street

315 ft · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Chelmsford Street

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Plain Street

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Continue on Lowell Connector

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Merge slight left

9.1 mi · 10 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 3 South: Winchester

Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

Continue on Cambridge Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

Continue on Cambridge Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Church Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto Bacon Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bacon Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street

Continue on Winthrop Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · Winthrop Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

98 ft · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

0.1 mi · 14 sec · I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 93 South: Boston

Merge slight left

1.1 mi · 1 min

Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

3.0 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

17 mi · 23 min · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth

Turn right onto Willow Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Continue on Route 6A

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

Turn right

194 ft · 14 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 103.8-mile drive relies entirely on local roads, you should plan your departure to avoid peak local rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 23-minute estimate. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, but remember that the lack of highway segments means your pace will be dictated by local traffic lights and intersections. Keep your $14 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as local stops may not offer the same accessibility as interstate service plazas. My best tip for this route is to rely on a reliable GPS system, as the reliance on Cambridge, Chelmsford, and Plain Streets involves many turns where a single missed exit can add significant time to your trip.

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 51.9 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 1h 11m 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 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA

This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 2h 23m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.9 mi from Lowell, MA · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

52 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dennis, MA

The final approach into Dennis, 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 Dennis, 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

$16.52 one way

$33.04 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$17.97	$35.94
premium	$4.80	$19.61	$39.22
diesel	$5.64	$23.06	$46.12

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: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.1	$10.90	$4.98
Efficient EV	26	$9.08	$4.15
EV Truck/SUV	41.5	$14.53	$6.64

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Lowell, MA

Afternoon in Lowell on Sunday

Local time

3:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dennis, MA

Afternoon in Dennis on Sunday

Local time

3:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

52 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

23 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

2h 23m 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 Dennis, MA covers 103.8 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.9 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 $16.52 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 Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.