Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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.
Everett, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
If you are planning a trip from Everett to Lowell, you are looking at a straightforward 25.6-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively brief, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or personal errands, the transition between these two Massachusetts cities is efficient and uncomplicated.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Winthrop Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bacon Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto MA 99
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto MA 16
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto MA 28
Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
Continue on City Hall Mall
Turn left onto MA 60
Continue on MA 60
Enter roundabout onto Winthrop Street
Continue on Winthrop Street
Continue on MA 38
Enter roundabout onto Bacon Street
Continue on Bacon Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn right onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Continue on US 3
Take the exit onto US 3
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
Take the exit onto US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto MA 110
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
Turn right onto Grand Street
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MA 60 / Salem Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Everett on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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.
This 25.6-mile trek features a mixed-drive profile that balances highway travel with local roads. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.9 miles on US 3. As you navigate the path, you will transition through various road types, including Cambridge Road and Chelmsford Street. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, offering a more varied experience behind the wheel. Expect the road conditions to shift as you move away from the Everett area and approach the Lowell city limits.
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 3.4 miles in near MA 60 / Salem Street.
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 27 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (MA 60 / Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Everett, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Marlboro and Chelmsford.
Lowell
Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington
Nashua New Hampshire
Marlboro
Chelmsford
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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