Origin
Edgeworth, MA
Morning in Edgeworth on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgeworth, 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
36m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgeworth, MA
Nay Sa Muel
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 24.1-mile drive from Edgeworth, MA to the City of Lowell, MA is a quick trip, estimated to take just 36 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it's perfect for a short getaway within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate via US 3 and South Border Road, with Cambridge Road also playing a part. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers an accessible and straightforward journey. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, making it an engaging, albeit brief, travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| South Border Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Fellsway West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgeworth, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto Emerald Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Emerald Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fellsway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fellsway West
5
Enter roundabout onto South Border Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Border Road
6
Continue on South Border Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Border Road
7
Continue on Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
8
Continue on Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Church Street
316 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
11
Turn right onto US 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
12
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
13
Continue on US 3
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cambridge Street
14
Take the exit onto US 3
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 3
Toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
15
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 3
Exit 50B-A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 3
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
23
Turn right onto MA 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
24
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westford Street
25
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
27
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
28
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
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 50B-A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
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 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlbor...
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.71 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
9:27 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
36m 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?
Expect a mixed drive experience on this route, with about 45% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on US 3, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition between US 3, South Border Road, and Cambridge Road, the character of the drive will evolve. This blend of faster highway segments and potentially more localized roads provides a dynamic feel, keeping you engaged throughout the relatively short 36-minute travel time.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on US 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near US 3.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Edgeworth, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Marlboro and Chelmsford.
Lowell
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via US 3
Middlesex Turnpike
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 3
Burlington
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 3
Nashua New Hampshire
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 3
Marlboro
21.2 mi in
|
~30m
Chelmsford
21.6 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 10.9 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 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 10.5 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Boston 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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