Origin
Lowell, MA
Afternoon in Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Methuen, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Methuen, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Lowell, MA to Methuen, MA covers 10.7 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lowell Street, Merrimack Avenue, Lowell Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Lowell Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Merrimack Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lowell Street
— 3.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Methuen, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
314 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn right onto MA 110
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on MA 110
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Appleton Street
5
Turn left onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Central Street
6
Turn right onto Prescott Street
487 ft
·
11 sec
·
Prescott Street
7
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
Turn right onto MA 38
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway
9
Continue on MA 110
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Merrimack Avenue
10
Continue on MA 110
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Boulevard
11
Continue on MA 110
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
12
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto MA 113
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Osgood Street
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Osgood Street
15
Arrive at destination
Osgood Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 110 / Chelmsford Street
Turn right onto MA 110 / Chelmsford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Prescott Street
Turn right onto Prescott Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MA 113 / Lowell Street
Turn left onto MA 113 / Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.57 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $5.06 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Methuen, MA
Afternoon in Methuen on Wednesday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
17m 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?
10.7 mi in 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Lowell Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 110 / Chelmsford Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
149 ft
48 ft
Total Climb
131 ft
Total Descent
124 ft
Highest Point
149 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lowell, MA
Full guide →Founded 1653
Lowell is a city in Massachusetts about 40 minutes northwest of Boston. With over 115,000 residents (2020), it's the fifth largest city in Massachusetts, and has an important historical background. It was the first planned industrial city in the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Middlesex Canal — canal in Massachusetts, United States of America
- • Lowell National Historical Park — U.S. national park located in Massachusetts
- • St. Patrick's Church — church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
Arriving in Methuen, MA
Full guide →Founded 1642
Lawrence is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 89,000 (2020). Methuen is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 53,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Methuen Memorial Music Hall — movie theater in Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
- • First Church Congregational — church building in Methuen, United States of America
- • Arlington Mills Historic District — historic district in Lawrence and Methuen, Massachusetts
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Lowell Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 110 / Chelmsford Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (5 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 Methuen, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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