Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Methuen, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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
Methuen, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The City of Lowell, MA to Methuen, MA is 10.4 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Lowell Street, Merrimack Avenue, and Lowell Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a quick errand or as a segment of a larger regional exploration, offering minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Merrimack Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Middlesex Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prescott Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lowell Street
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Methuen, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Central Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Prescott Street
487 ft
·
11 sec
·
Prescott Street
6
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Turn right onto MA 38
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway
8
Continue on MA 110
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Merrimack Avenue
9
Continue on MA 110
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Boulevard
10
Continue on MA 110
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
11
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto MA 113
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Osgood Street
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Osgood Street
14
Arrive at destination
Osgood Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Arch Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Middlesex Street
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Prescott Street
Turn right onto Prescott Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MA 113 / Lowell Street
Turn left onto MA 113 / Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Methuen, MA
Morning in Methuen on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
22 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
17m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through neighborhoods and local streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 3.6 miles on Lowell Street. The drive will likely feel like a series of transitions as you move from one local road to another, requiring your attention for navigation and traffic. Expect to make several turns as you follow Merrimack Avenue and Lowell Boulevard to reach your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Lowell Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Arch Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Arch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Central Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Lowell Street. 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 (Arch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Central Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (5 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 Methuen, 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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