Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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
Marshfield Hills, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lowell, MA to Marshfield Hills, MA is 58.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via MA 3 and US 3, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, it's an efficient way to get between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| US 3 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 179 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~5,070 veh/hr typical · worst 5,939
Quietest
2 AM
~486 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Marshfield Hills, 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
Turn right onto Bacon Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 38
Continue on MA 38
Continue on MA 38
Enter roundabout onto MA 38
Continue on MA 38
Turn left onto MA 16; MA 38
Continue on MA 16
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 139
Continue on MA 139
Turn left onto School Street
At end of road, turn right onto Old Main Street Extension
Turn left
Turn left onto MA 3A
Turn right onto Forest Street
Continue on Old Main Street
Continue on Old Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.3 — 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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $11.22 | $22.45 |
| premium | $5.29 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in City of Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Marshfield Hills on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
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 drive is mostly highway, with 73% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a stretch of 16.4 miles on MA 3 before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a significant amount of highway driving, likely with frequent exits and merges as you navigate the Southeast Expressway portion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and US 3. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 32 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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
414 ft
Total Descent
369 ft
Highest Point
211 ft
~8.3 mi in
Elevation Range
200 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Lowell, MA and Marshfield Hills, MA, road signs point toward Peabody, Revere, Concord New Hampshire, Hanover and Marshfield Municipal Airport.
Peabody
Revere
Concord New Hampshire
Hanover
Marshfield Municipal Airport
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-20:30; Su 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Arlington, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Tu-Su 08:00-15:00
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Somerville, MA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-18:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Boston, MA
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
District
Early in the drive, right off the route
District
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
MA
Visit websiteDistrict
Near the start, right off the route
District
Early in the drive, right off the route
District
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Boston, MA
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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