Origin
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Cotuit, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
93.6 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Cotuit, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Lowell, MA to Cotuit, MA covers 93.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, Plain Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.98 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
46.8 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 93.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 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 Cotuit, MA is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Cotuit, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Chelmsford Street | — | — |
| Plain Street | — | — |
| Lowell Connector | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| US 3 South | — | — |
| Cambridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Cotuit, 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
·
56 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
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
25
Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
27
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
28
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
29
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
30
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
31
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
32
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
31 mi
·
39 min
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
33
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
34
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
35
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
36
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
37
Take the exit slight right toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
38
Keep slight right
154 ft
·
5 sec
39
Turn straight onto Forestdale Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Forestdale Road
40
Turn left onto Cotuit Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Cotuit Road
41
Continue on Sandwich Cotuit Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandwich Cotuit Road
42
Continue on Cotuit Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotuit Road
43
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cotuit Road
44
Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cotuit Road
45
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
46
Continue on Cotuit Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cotuit Road
47
Turn left onto Falmouth Road
361 ft
·
11 sec
·
Falmouth Road
48
Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
49
Turn right onto School Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
School Street
50
Turn left
210 ft
·
15 sec
51
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 46.8 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 1h 6m 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cotuit, 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 93.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lowell, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Lowell, MA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cotuit, MA
The final approach into Cotuit, 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 Cotuit, 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
$14.98 one way
$29.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Cotuit, MA
Evening in Cotuit on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Cotuit, MA covers 93.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m 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 46.8 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 $14.98 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 Cotuit, MA is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Cotuit, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowell, MA to Cotuit, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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