Origin
Rowley, MA
Evening in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to Lowell, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
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.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Lowell, MA covers 28.2 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 I 495, Andover Street, Great Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.2 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 (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (Andover Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Elm Street
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Andover Street
Enter roundabout onto Andover Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward South Lowell, North Billerica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward South Lowell, North Billerica
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rowley, MA and Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro and Billerica.
Marlboro
17.8 mi in
|
~34m
Billerica
26 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Andover Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Great Pond Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Central Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Willow Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Jewett Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
283 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Glen Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Glen Street
5
Continue on Glen Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Street
6
Continue on Coleman Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Coleman Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on Jackman Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackman Street
9
Continue on Jewett Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jewett Street
10
Turn slight left onto North Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
11
Turn slight right onto MA 133
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Andover Street
12
Continue on MA 133
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Road
13
Continue on MA 133
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
14
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
15
Turn straight onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Great Pond Road
16
Continue on Great Pond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Pond Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Andover Street
149 ft
·
3 sec
·
Andover Street
18
Continue on Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
19
Continue on MA 133
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Peters Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
21
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
24
Merge onto I 495
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 91
Toward South Lowell, North Billerica
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto Woburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woburn Street
27
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Street
28
Turn left onto Moore Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Moore Street
29
At end of road, turn right onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gorham Street
30
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Thorndike Street
31
Turn left onto YMCA Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
YMCA Drive
32
Continue on Hale Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hale Street
33
Arrive at destination
Hale Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Thursday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer 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 Rowley, MA to Lowell, MA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Andover Street, Great Pond Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.51 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (Andover Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Rowley, MA and Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro and Billerica.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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