Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Lynn, MA to Lowell, MA covers 29 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 3, Yankee Division Highway, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on US 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Lynn, MA to Lowell, MA covers 29 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in near US 3.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Marlboro and Chelmsford.
Providence Rhode Island
Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington
Nashua New Hampshire
Marlboro
Chelmsford
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Walnut Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Water Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Chelmsford Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hopkins Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Common Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Lowell, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Continue on Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Continue on Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
Continue on Marion Street
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Continue on Walnut Street
Turn left onto MA 129
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit onto US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto MA 110
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Hale Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lynn on Friday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in Lowell on Friday
Local time
1:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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