Origin
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Everett, MA
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lowell to Everett, you are looking at a straightforward 25.5-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel, making this a very budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. By sticking to local roads like Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, and Plain Street, you avoid the highway system entirely. It is a practical route for those who prefer navigating local corridors over high-speed traffic, offering a simple transition between these two Massachusetts cities.
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
12.8 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share is zero percent, you will not find any monotonous interstate stretches here. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is zero miles on Cambridge Street, meaning you will be navigating frequent turns and intersections throughout the duration of the trip. This is not a route for cruising at high speeds, but rather a series of connected local roads. You will feel the constant engagement of city driving as you maneuver through the turns that define this 25.5-mile passage.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Everett, MA is easy. At 38m 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 Everett, 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 Everett, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Plain Street
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
7
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
8
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
10 min
9
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
10
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3 South: Winchester
13
Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cambridge Street
14
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
15
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
16
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn right onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Winthrop Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winthrop Street
23
Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
24
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
25
Merge slight right onto Revere Beach Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Revere Beach Parkway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Santilli Circle
27
Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle
486 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sweetser Circle
29
Exit the rotary onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Broadway
30
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 38-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it best suits your day. Given the nature of local roads, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you keep your travel time close to the 38-minute estimate. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep your $3 fuel budget in mind, and double-check your route navigation before heading out to account for the frequent turns on Cambridge, Chelmsford, and Plain Streets. Embracing the lack of highway driving allows you to stay focused on the local flow of the route.
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 12.8 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 19m 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 25.5 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, 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 25.5 miles and 38m.
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 12.8 mi from Lowell, MA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Everett, MA
The final approach into Everett, 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 Everett, 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
$4.06 one way
$8.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Everett, MA
Evening in Everett on Sunday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
13 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
38m 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 Everett, MA covers 25.5 miles and takes about 38m 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 12.8 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 $4.06 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 Everett, MA is easy. At 38m 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 Everett, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowell, MA to Everett, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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