Origin
Rowley, MA
Night in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Central Street, Glen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church 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 Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 46m 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 Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Glen Street | — | — |
| Coleman Road | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Jackman Street | — | — |
| Jewett Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Church Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Glen Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Glen Street
5
Continue on Glen Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Street
6
Continue on Coleman Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Coleman Road
7
At the end of the 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 Andover Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Andover Street
12
Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Road
13
Continue on Washington Street
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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Andover Street
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Andover Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
19
Continue on Peters Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Peters Street
20
Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
21
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on Union Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Union Street
23
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
24
Merge slight left
6.7 mi
·
7 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
26
Turn right onto Main Street
463 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
27
Continue on Rogers Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rogers Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesmith Street
29
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Andover Street
30
Continue on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
31
Continue on Green Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Green Street
32
Continue on Middlesex Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Street
33
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
16 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arch Street
34
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
35
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Rowley, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Rowley, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Lowell, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into City of Lowell, 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
$5.06 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
City of Lowell, MA
Night in City of Lowell on Thursday
Local time
10:22 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
46m 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 City of Lowell, MA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Central Street, Glen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 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 $5.06 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 Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 46m 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 Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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