Lowell, MA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Lowell, MA is a local road trip base with 88 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 44 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lowell, MA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

88

Longest Drive

136.4 mi

New Marlborough, MA

Quickest Drive

20m

Lawrence, MA

Plan Around Lowell, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lowell, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA 136.4 mi · 3h 4m Otis, MA to Lowell, MA 122 mi · 2h 38m Adams, MA to Lowell, MA 119.2 mi · 3h 6m Oak Bluffs, MA to Lowell, MA 113.8 mi · 3h 6m

Continue From Lowell, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lowell, MA to Ashfield, MA 98.3 mi · 2h 23m Lowell, MA to Williamsburg, MA 92.7 mi · 2h 19m Lowell, MA to Bliss Corner, MA 84.3 mi · 1h 48m Lowell, MA to Ludlow, MA 84.2 mi · 1h 46m

Trips from Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA to Ashfield, MA

98.3 mi 2h 23m

Lowell, MA to Williamsburg, MA

92.7 mi 2h 19m

Lowell, MA to Bliss Corner, MA

84.3 mi 1h 48m

Lowell, MA to Ludlow, MA

84.2 mi 1h 46m

Lowell, MA to Amherst Center, MA

77.2 mi 1h 54m

Lowell, MA to Carver, MA

75.1 mi 1h 38m

Lowell, MA to Assonet, MA

68.2 mi 1h 26m

Lowell, MA to Hardwick, MA

64.9 mi 1h 32m

Lowell, MA to Athol, MA

53.8 mi 1h 16m

Lowell, MA to Spencer, MA

51.5 mi 1h 12m

Lowell, MA to Hopedale, MA

44.8 mi 56m

Lowell, MA to Grafton, MA

42.6 mi 59m

Lowell, MA to Sunderland, MA

42.2 mi 52m

Lowell, MA to Canton, MA

39.5 mi 57m

Lowell, MA to Cordaville, MA

36.2 mi 47m

Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA

32.6 mi 55m

Lowell, MA to Revere, MA

27.6 mi 42m

Lowell, MA to Everett, MA

25.5 mi 38m

Driving from Lowell, MA

Expect an average of 44 miles and about 1h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Lowell, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 98 miles (2h 23m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lowell, MA most often head toward Ashfield, MA (98.3 mi, 2h 23m), Williamsburg, MA (92.7 mi, 2h 19m), Bliss Corner, MA (84.3 mi, 1h 48m), Ludlow, MA (84.2 mi, 1h 46m), and Amherst Center, MA (77.2 mi, 1h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 44-mile drive from Lowell, MA, expect to burn about 1.7 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 28 mapped routes leaving Lowell, MA and 60 routes heading into Lowell, MA, covering 88 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 98 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lowell, MA covers 98 miles and takes approximately 2h 23m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Lowell, MA runs about 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lowell, MA include Ashfield, MA, Williamsburg, MA, Bliss Corner, MA and Ludlow, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.