Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Edgeworth, MA
Nay Sa Muel
City of Lowell, MA to Edgeworth, MA is 24.2 miles and takes about 36 minutes via US 3, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, so expect a blend of highway speeds and more typical road conditions. It's an easy day trip, perfect for when you want to get somewhere without dedicating a whole weekend. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal logistical hurdles.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| South Border Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Fellsway West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Edgeworth, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Arch Street
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
Turn right onto Grand Street
Turn right onto MA 110
Turn left onto Plain Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto Lowell Connector
Continue on Lowell Connector
Merge onto US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
Take the exit onto US 3
Merge onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Turn left onto Church Street
Enter roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street
Continue on Mount Vernon Street
Continue on Mount Vernon Street
Continue on South Border Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Turn left onto Medford Street
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 South: Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 3 / Cambridge Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / Fellsway West toward MA 28 South: Fellsway West, Malden
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Edgeworth on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive, with about 44% of it on highways. You'll experience a 10.7-mile stretch on US 3, which provides a taste of faster, more direct travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between these quicker sections and more local road segments. The drive isn't a monotonous interstate journey but rather a varied path that keeps things interesting. You'll feel the difference between cruising on US 3 and navigating the connector roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
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 20 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 15 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Lowell, MA and Edgeworth, MA, road signs point toward Peabody and Malden.
Peabody
Malden
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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