Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Pinehurst, MA
Halil İbrahim Özcan
City of Lowell, MA to Pinehurst, MA is 11.2 miles and takes about 20m via Boston Road/US 3/Lowell Connector, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, making it a convenient local trip. It's primarily a turn-heavy local road experience rather than a highway cruise. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short, focused excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| US 3 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Treble Cove Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Concord Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Pinehurst, 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
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn left onto Treble Cove Road
Turn right onto River Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 3A
Turn right onto MA 3A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Arch Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Grand Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Treble Cove Road, North Billerica, Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Treble Cove Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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.
Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of local road travel, as you navigate from Lowell to Pinehurst. Only about 20% of this 11.2-mile journey is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 3 miles on Boston Road. The route begins on Boston Road, transitions to US 3, and then utilizes the Lowell Connector before reaching your destination. This mix means you'll be adjusting speed and direction often, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Arch Street.
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 11.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Arch Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Grand Street): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Lowell, MA and Pinehurst, MA, road signs point toward Billerica and Carlisle.
Billerica
Carlisle
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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