Origin
Boxford, MA
Late night in Boxford on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boxford, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boxford, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This short 23.1-mile drive from Boxford, MA to the City of Lowell, MA, will take you about 33 minutes to complete. It's a single-day trip, perfect for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Topsfield Road Extension, Main Street, and Lawrence Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route offers a straightforward local experience without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Salem Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Boxford Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Andover Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rogers Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boxford, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Topsfield Road
81 ft
·
9 sec
·
Topsfield Road
2
Continue on Topsfield Road Extension
375 ft
·
7 sec
·
Topsfield Road Extension
3
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
5
Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boxford Street
6
Continue on Salem Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem Street
7
Continue on Johnson Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Johnson Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Andover Street
227 ft
·
4 sec
·
Andover Street
9
Continue on Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
10
Continue on MA 133
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Peters Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
12
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
15
Merge onto I 495
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 495
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 92
Toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto MA 38
462 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on MA 38
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rogers Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesmith Street
20
Turn left onto MA 110
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Andover Street
21
Continue on MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
22
Continue on MA 110
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Green Street
23
Continue on MA 110
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
25
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Andover Street
Enter roundabout onto Andover Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MA 28 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MA 28 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 92
Toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MA 38 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 38 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Arch Street
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
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
20 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
37m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 23.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. As you travel from Boxford to Lowell, the road will likely transition through various local communities, offering a consistent, ground-level driving experience rather than expansive highway vistas. This is the kind of drive where you'll be constantly engaged with the road ahead.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near Andover Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.7 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: at 6.7 miles (Andover Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (MA 28 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Boxford, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro and Tewksbury.
Marlboro
9.5 mi in
|
~20m
Tewksbury
16.5 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Lowell, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 6.7 miles (Andover Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (MA 28 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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