Road Trips from Lowell, MA
Thinking about a weekend drive from Lowell? You've got options ranging from quick, under-two-hour trips to slightly longer excursions. Many of these routes offer a mix of highway and surface roads, with a consistent drive score of 9, meaning they're consistently good drives. You'll also find numerous parks accessible on these trips, including several National Historical Parks, making them great for history buffs or anyone who enjoys a dose of nature. Consider these if you want a straightforward drive with plenty of green space nearby.
Total Routes
40
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
34
Under 2 hours
38 total in this range
White Island Shores, MA
1h 52m84.3 mi one way
New Salem, MA
1h 26m61.4 mi one way
Pocasset, MA
1h 59m93.3 mi one way
Smith Mills, MA
1h 47m83.9 mi one way
Petersham, MA
1h 18m53.7 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Browse by Mood
White Island Shores, MA
1h 52m84.3 mi one way
Teaticket, MA
2h 12m102 mi one way
New Salem, MA
1h 26m61.4 mi one way
West Tisbury, MA
3h 17m120.5 mi one way
Petersham, MA
1h 18m53.7 mi one way
Kingston, MA
25m18.9 mi one way
Belmont, MA
30m19.9 mi one way
Taunton, MA
1h 21m62.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives from Lowell benefit from the accessibility of numerous parks, including historical sites and scenic trails, on these mixed or highway routes.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring the parks near these destinations, from historical landmarks to scenic trails, all accessible via straightforward highway and surface road drives.
Fall
The fall season offers access to national historical parks and scenic trails on these varied routes, making for pleasant drives through Massachusetts.
Winter
Winter drives from Lowell are consistently good, with a drive score of 9 across most routes, though park accessibility might be limited.
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