Origin
Wilmington, MA
Morning in Wilmington on Sunday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, 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
22m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington, MA
Phil Evenden
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This short 10.9-mile drive from Wilmington to the City of Lowell, Massachusetts, takes about 22 minutes, making it an easy local trip. With no highway driving, expect a straightforward, turn-heavy experience on local roads like Main Street and Rogers Street. Your estimated fuel cost is around $2, reflecting the minimal distance covered. As a single-day excursion within the Northeast region, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour. The entire journey can be comfortably completed in one go, so no overnight stays are necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 8.1 mi | 15m |
| Rogers Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Middlesex Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nesmith Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Andover Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 8.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on MA 38; MA 129
8.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on MA 38
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rogers Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesmith Street
4
Turn left onto MA 110
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Andover Street
5
Continue on MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
6
Continue on MA 110
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Green Street
7
Continue on MA 110
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
9
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MA 38 / Nesmith Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 38 / Nesmith Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MA 110 / Andover Street
Turn left onto MA 110 / Andover Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Arch Street
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
7:43 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
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate from Wilmington to Lowell. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets the entire time. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.1 miles along Main Street, offering a consistent local feel before you transition to other roads like Rogers Street and Middlesex Street. Expect frequent turns and varied traffic patterns typical of a non-highway journey through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Main 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 9.1 miles in near MA 38 / Nesmith 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 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (MA 38 / Nesmith Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles (MA 110 / Andover Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Arch Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.9 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Main 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 9.1 miles (MA 38 / Nesmith Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles (MA 110 / Andover Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (Arch Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston 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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