Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Late night in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Beverly Cove, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Beverly Cove, MA
Simon Steiner
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Lowell to Beverly Cove, you are looking at a 36.3-mile trip that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making this a highly budget-friendly jaunt within the Northeast. Navigating through the region, you will rely on a mix of thoroughfares including the Yankee Division Highway, US 3, and Elliott Street. Since the trip is short and straightforward, it serves as an excellent low-stress option for travelers who prefer to spend their time at the destination rather than behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| US 3 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Elliott Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Hale Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dane Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Beverly Cove, MA.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
8 sec
·
Arch Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
12 sec
·
Middlesex Street
4
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grand Street
5
Turn right onto MA 110
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chelmsford Street
6
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Plain Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
8
Merge onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
9
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 1A
Toward US 3 South: Boston
10
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 3
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 3
13
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 43
Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
190 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto MA 62
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Elliott Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto MA 62
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cabot Street
19
Turn left onto MA 62
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dane Street
20
Turn left onto MA 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hale Street
21
Turn right onto Brackenbury Lane
480 ft
·
20 sec
·
Brackenbury Lane
22
Arrive at destination
Brackenbury Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Middlesex Street
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
9
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
8
31.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
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 43
Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
8
32.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Beverly Cove, MA
Late night in Beverly Cove on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
18 mi in
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 that balances highway efficiency with more deliberate navigation. While about 29% of your journey consists of highway travel, the remainder requires a bit more attention as you transition through the local road network. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Yankee Division Highway, which spans 17.9 miles of the total distance. The personality of this drive shifts from the faster pace of the highway to the more technical, winding nature of local streets like Elliott Street. Stay alert, as the changing road types mean you will need to adjust your driving style as you move toward the coast.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Middlesex Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.7 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 City of Lowell, MA and Beverly Cove, MA, road signs point toward Peabody and Middleton.
Peabody
12.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 3
Middleton
31.9 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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 Beverly Cove, 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 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.7 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man 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 Beverly Cove, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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