Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Norwood, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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
Norwood, MA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
Lowell, MA to Norwood, MA is 36.3 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Yankee Division Highway/US 3, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a fairly direct drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than a winding scenic journey. With less than an hour of driving, this is a straightforward commute or a simple leg of a larger trip, easily completed within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| US 3 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Nahatan Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plain Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Norwood, 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 right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 31B
Toward MA 109 West: Westwood
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 109
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Nahatan Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nahatan Street
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Nahatan Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Nahatan Street
17
Turn left onto Central Street
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Street
18
Arrive at destination
Central Street
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 18.2 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.1 — 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
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 109 West: Westwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward MA 109 West: Westwood
5
34.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Nahatan Street
Turn left onto Nahatan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Norwood, MA
Morning in Norwood on Tuesday
Local time
10:43 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
18 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
52m 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 drive leans towards a turn-heavy local experience, with only 25% of the route on highways. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, indicated by the use of Nahatan Street towards the end. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.5 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between main roads and local thoroughfares.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 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 52m.
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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Norwood, MA
Full guide →Norwood is a town of 32,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. Westwood has a population of 16,000 (2020).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 18.5 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 Norwood, 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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 Norwood, 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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