Billerica, MA Road Trips
Billerica, MA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 41 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Billerica, MA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
95.8 mi
Springfield, MA
Quickest Drive
13m
City of Lowell, MA
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Driving from Billerica, MA
On average, trips departing from Billerica, MA run 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 96 miles (1h 59m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Billerica, MA most often head toward Springfield, MA (95.8 mi, 1h 59m), Plymouth, MA (61.8 mi, 1h 26m), Cambridge, MA (19.5 mi, 34m), City of Somerville, MA (18.4 mi, 30m), and City of Lowell, MA (7.8 mi, 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 41-mile drive from Billerica, MA, expect to burn about 1.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Billerica, MA and 2 routes heading into Billerica, MA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 96 miles.
The longest mapped route from Billerica, MA covers 96 miles and takes approximately 1h 59m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Billerica, MA runs about 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Billerica, MA include Springfield, MA, Plymouth, MA, Cambridge, MA and City of Somerville, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Billerica, MA
Billerica is a city of 42,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts that is on the border between Boston’s inner suburbs to the south and the Merrimack Valley region to the north.
1 The Billerica Historical Museum, 36 Concord Rd, ☏ +1 978 667-7020. Formerly the Howe School, which was the major school in Billerica before the building of the Billerica Memorial High School, it has since been renovated into a museum documenting the history of Billerica 2 Nutting Lake Conservation Land, both sides of the Middlesex Turnpike. Open all year. Beautiful to visit in both spring and summer, this land is home to Micozzi Beach, which includes an on-duty lifeguard and boat ramp. Great spot for ice-fishing in the winter.
1 Yankee Doodle Homecoming. Mid-Sep. A big town parade and fair. Arts and crafts tables, food, and games following the parade. Witness a recreation of the tar and feathering of Thomas Ditson, along with a model colonial camp and war reenactments. 2 Grigg's farm, 599 Boston Road, ☏ +1 978 667-9111. Open March til December. Hours differ for seasons.. Large farm stand. Fresh vegetables and fruit always available. Known for wide selection of flowers. Attached, Augusta's sub shop ranging $6-9. Ice cream all summer long. 3 Billerica Farmer's Market, 25 Concord Road, [email protected]. Billerica Farmers Market provides members of the community a place to purchase fresh, local produce and goods directly from farmers and producers in a congenial atmosphere and provides farmers and producers a direct market for their produce and goods to support local agriculture and producer while educating the community about eating healthfully and maintaining a healthy environment with sustainable agriculture. free. (updated Sep 2018) 4 Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner Street. The Middlesex Canal Museum (updated Sep 2018)
1 Sichuan Gourmet, 502 Boston Road, ☏ +1 978 670-7339. Authentic Sichuan dishes, some extremely spicy. Best Chinese food North of Boston! 2 Belly Buster's, 306 Boston Road Bridge, ☏ +1 978 667-7072. 6AM-1PM. Great place for a good and fast breakfast. Casual atmospheric. Make sure to stop at ATM beforehand. Only cash, no cards accepted. $5-10. 3 Di Vito’s, 446 Boston Road, ☏ +1 978 663-7353. Local, family-run Italian pizza and sub shop. Tons of great food and can go for just a single slice if you're not that hungry. Delicious subs. $1.50 to $8. 4 Riverview, 263 Nashua Road, ☏ +1 978 663-2515. A small diner on Rt. 4 next to the bridge going over the Concord river. Coffee comes with free refills. Includes a drive through for those in a hurry. Serves Breakfast and lunch. $2-8. 5 Mangia Mangia, 430 Boston Rd, ☏ +1 978 667-2697. 11AM-9PM. Cozy, authentic Italian restaurant located in the center of the town. Meals are large, even at lunchtime. Very friendly and fast service. $6-13.
1 Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica/Bedford, 270 Concord Road, ☏ +1 978 670-7500. 2 Hampton Inn, 25 Middlesex Tpke, ☏ +1 978 262-9977.
Take Interstate 95 to Rt. 3 (via exit 32). Billerica is located 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of Boston along the Northwest Expressway (Massachusetts) portion of U.S. Route 3. The town is also less than 3 miles (5 km) from the Massachusetts Route 128/Interstate 95 High-Technology belt to the south and less than 2 miles (3 km) from the Interstate 495 (Massachusetts) outer belt highway to the north. Take the MBTA train - T line from North Station in Boston to the North Billerica stop, which is the second to last stop for this line. Or first stop coming from Lowell, MA. MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority), ☏ +1 617-222-3200. Services across Massachusetts. LRTA (Lowell Regional Transit Authority), ☏ +1 978-459-0164. Bus routes across the Lowell area and neighboring towns, including Billerica. 1 North Billerica railway station, Ruggles St and Station St. (updated May 2023)
Travel tips adapted from Billerica on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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