Origin
Amesbury, MA
Morning in Amesbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amesbury, MA
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Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 30.4-mile drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA should take you about 41 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of your journey on major roads like I-495. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this is an economical option for a quick regional hop within Massachusetts. You won't need to break this up overnight; it's a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day. The general feel is efficient travel connecting two points in the Northeast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 26.3 mi | 30m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Moore Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Woburn Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Haverhill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Gorham Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MA 150 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 26.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amesbury, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on MA 150
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
2
Continue on MA 150
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MA 150
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Friend Street
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 150
130 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
5
Continue on MA 150
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
School Street
6
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Haverhill Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 110
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Haverhill Road
9
Turn left onto MA 150
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MA 150
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 495 South: Haverhill
11
Merge onto I 495
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 91
Toward South Lowell, North Billerica
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Woburn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woburn Street
14
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Street
15
Turn left onto Moore Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Moore Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gorham Street
17
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Thorndike Street
18
Turn left onto YMCA Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
YMCA Drive
19
Continue on Hale Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hale Street
20
Arrive at destination
Hale Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 150 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 150 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 150 / School Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 150 / School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 110 / Haverhill Road
Turn right onto MA 110 / Haverhill Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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
Lowell, MA
Morning in Lowell on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this drive, as 87% of the route utilizes major roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.3 miles on I-495, offering a consistent pace. While much of the journey is on the interstate, you will transition to local roads like Main Street and Moore Street as you approach your destination. This blend means a significant portion is high-speed travel, but be prepared for a change in scenery and speed limits closer to Lowell.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Main Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 150 / Main 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 30.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (MA 150 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (MA 150 / School Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (MA 110 / Haverhill Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
158 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
283 ft
Total Descent
215 ft
Highest Point
158 ft
~8.7 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Amesbury, MA to Lowell, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Billerica along the way.
Billerica
28.1 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Arriving in Lowell, MA
Full guide →Lowell is a city in Massachusetts about 40 minutes northwest of Boston. With over 115,000 residents (2020), it's the fifth largest city in Massachusetts, and has an important historical background. It was the first planned industrial city in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 150 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (MA 150 / School Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (MA 110 / Haverhill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lowell, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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