Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Winnmere, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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
Winnmere, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
This 16.5-mile drive from the City of Lowell to Winnmere in Massachusetts is a quick trip, estimated to take around 24 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 64% of the journey on main roads like US 3 and the Lowell Connector. Expect a straightforward drive with a modest fuel cost of approximately $3. Given its brevity and the region, this is a convenient option for a short hop within the Northeast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Glen Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winn Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Plain Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 10.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Winnmere, 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 left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 3
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 3
13
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 52
Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Winn Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winn Street
16
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Glen Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Glen Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.2 — 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
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~0m in
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Middlesex Street
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
9
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 3
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Glen Avenue
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Winnmere, MA
Morning in Winnmere on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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?
Prepare for a drive with a strong highway character, making up 64% of the total mileage. You'll experience stretches of open road, including a significant 10.5-mile segment on US 3. The Lowell Connector and Yankee Division Highway will also contribute to the predominantly fast-paced feel. While not a winding scenic byway, this route prioritizes efficient travel, allowing you to cover the distance quickly with minimal interruptions. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of your journey.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on US 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 3 and Lowell Connector. 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 14 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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 14.1 miles (I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Winnmere, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Peabody along the way.
Peabody
12.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 3
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on US 3. 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 Winnmere, 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 (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (I 95; US 3; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winnmere, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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