Origin
Danvers, MA
Morning in Danvers on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danvers, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danvers, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Danvers, MA to City of Lowell, MA is 25.5 miles and takes about 46m via I 495 and Turnpike Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for a quick commute or a short excursion. With just 25.5 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it an easy option for a spontaneous drive. You'll spend a good portion of your travel time on the interstate, so expect consistent speeds for much of the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Turnpike Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Maple Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rogers Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Middlesex Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nesmith Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Coolidge Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Coolidge Road
2
Turn left onto Cabot Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cabot Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
71 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 62
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Poplar Street
6
Continue on MA 62
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Maple Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto MA 114
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on MA 114
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Turnpike Street
9
Turn left onto MA 133
300 ft
·
6 sec
·
Peters Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
11
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
14
Merge onto I 495
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 495
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 92
Toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto MA 38
462 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on MA 38
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rogers Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesmith Street
19
Turn left onto MA 110
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Andover Street
20
Continue on MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
21
Continue on MA 110
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Green Street
22
Continue on MA 110
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
24
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 133 / Peters Street
Turn left onto MA 133 / Peters Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
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 92
Toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MA 38 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 38 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Arch Street
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Turnpike Street
(5.2 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
6:23 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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 mixed drive, with 46% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 495, which is the longest uninterrupted segment at 6.7 miles, allowing for consistent travel speeds. As you transition from the interstate to roads like Turnpike Street and Maple Street, the driving experience will likely become more local. Expect the pace to change as you navigate these surface streets, potentially encountering more traffic signals and varied speed limits compared to the highway portions. The mix ensures you get a taste of both faster travel and more community-oriented driving.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.4 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (MA 133 / Peters Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Danvers, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro and Tewksbury.
Marlboro
15.2 mi in
|
~29m
Tewksbury
22.2 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.36 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Street. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 City of Lowell, 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 0.4 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (MA 133 / Peters Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man 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 City of Lowell, 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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