Origin
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
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Boxford, 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
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
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.
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Boxford, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 19.6-mile drive from the City of Lowell to Boxford, MA, is a straightforward trip that takes about 37 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes I-495 and local roads like Salem Street and Boxford Street, with about a third of the drive on the highway. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover this journey. Given its proximity and short duration, this trip offers flexibility for departure times and pacing, allowing you to easily fit it into your schedule within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Salem Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Boxford Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Rogers Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Andover Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Boxford, 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
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Middlesex Street
4
Turn right onto Thorndike Street
249 ft
·
14 sec
·
Thorndike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto MA 110
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Appleton Street
6
Continue on MA 110
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Church Street
7
Continue on MA 110
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Andover Street
8
Turn right onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesmith Street
9
Continue on MA 38
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rogers Street
10
Continue on MA 38
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
12
Merge onto I 495
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 99A
Toward MA 28 South: Andover
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto MA 133
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverhill Street
16
Continue on MA 133
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Peters Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Johnson Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Johnson Street
19
Continue on Johnson Street
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
Johnson Street
20
Continue on Salem Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem Street
21
Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boxford Street
22
Continue on Lawrence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
23
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension
375 ft
·
16 sec
·
Topsfield Road Extension
25
Continue on Topsfield Road
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Topsfield Road
26
Arrive at destination
Topsfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10 — 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
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thorndike Street
Turn right onto Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 South: Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward MA 28 South: Andover
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
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 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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
Boxford, MA
Late night in Boxford on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler 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 mixed drive on this route, with 33% of it on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on I-495, offering a chance for steady progress. As you transition off the interstate onto Salem Street and then Boxford Street, the character of the drive will likely shift to more local road conditions. This means you'll experience a blend of faster highway travel and potentially slower, more community-oriented driving as you approach your destination.
33% 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: 6.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 0.1 miles in near Middlesex 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 19.6 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 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: 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.
On the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Boxford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Haverhill along the way.
Haverhill
3.2 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.6 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 (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 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: at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Boxford, 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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