Origin
Lowell, MA
Late night in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from 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
22m
Distance
16 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Winnmere, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
This straightforward 16-mile drive from Lowell, MA to Winnmere, MA is a quick trip, taking about 22 minutes. It's entirely within the Northeast region and stays within Massachusetts, making it a perfect day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey on major roads like US 3 and the Lowell Connector. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this is an economical option for a short excursion. Given its brevity and the lack of planned stops, you'll likely find this a convenient way to travel between these two Massachusetts locations.
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 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Glen Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winn Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Plain Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hale 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 Lowell, MA and Winnmere, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
314 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto MA 110
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Plain Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
7
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 1A
Toward US 3 South: Boston
8
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 3
11
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 52
Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Winn Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winn Street
14
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Glen Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Glen Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.8 — 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
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Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
9
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
13.6 mi into trip
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~18m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Glen Avenue
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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
Late night in Winnmere on Sunday
Local time
1:59 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
22m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 16-mile journey. Approximately 65% of the route utilizes major highways, including US 3 and the Lowell Connector, offering a consistently fast pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on US 3, providing a good period of steady driving. The Yankee Division Highway also plays a role in this relatively short trip. This route prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours, so be prepared for a direct and efficient experience behind the wheel.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 Cambridge 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 12 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 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 Lowell, MA to Winnmere, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Peabody along the way.
Peabody
12.3 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 3
About the Cities
Starting in Lowell, MA
Full guide →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.
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 22m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). 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 (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 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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