Origin
Lowell, MA
Afternoon in Lowell on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA covers 30 miles and takes about 50m 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 $4.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 30 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Chelmsford Street | — | — |
| Plain Street | — | — |
| Lowell Connector | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 28 South | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Haverhill Street | — | — |
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 Rowley, 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
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lawrence
8
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
10 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
MA 28 South: Andover
10
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverhill Street
12
Continue on Peters Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Peters Street
13
Continue on Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great Pond Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Pond Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Great Pond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Pond Road
16
Turn straight
128 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Pond Road
18
Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
302 ft
·
9 sec
·
Essex Street
20
Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
21
Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Road
22
Continue on Andover Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Andover Street
23
Continue on Library Street
354 ft
·
19 sec
·
Library Street
24
Turn left onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Central Street
25
Continue on North Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
26
Turn slight right onto Jewett Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jewett Street
27
Continue on Jackman Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackman Street
28
Continue on Elm Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
29
Turn right onto Coleman Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Coleman Road
30
Continue on Glen Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Street
31
Continue on Central Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
32
Turn slight left onto Church Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
33
Turn left
33 ft
·
2 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Lowell, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rowley, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rowley, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Rowley, MA
Afternoon in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
50m 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 Rowley, MA covers 30 miles and takes about 50m 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 15 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 $4.80 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 Rowley, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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