Origin
Ashby, MA
Morning in Ashby on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashby, 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
56m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashby, MA
Ron Lach
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This straightforward 29-mile drive from Ashby, MA to Lowell, MA takes about 56 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along Main Street, Groton Road, and Lowell Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers an economical option for your travels within the Northeast region. The journey is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, making it a pleasant, albeit not entirely high-speed, excursion. No overnight stays are necessary for this relatively short distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 8.2 mi | 16m |
| Groton Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Lowell Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| South Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Turnpike Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Westford Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 3 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Ashby Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 8.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashby, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Common Road
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
Common Road
2
Turn left onto MA 119
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto Turnpike Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
4
Continue on Turnpike Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
5
Continue on Ashby Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashby Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto MA 119
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on MA 119
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Town Line Road
8
Continue on MA 119
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Road
9
Continue on MA 111; MA 119
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto MA 40
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Lowell Road
11
Continue on MA 40
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Groton Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 3 South: Lowell, Burlington
13
Merge onto US 3
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 3
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 84
Toward MA 4: Chelmsford, North Chelmsford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto Drum Hill Rotary
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Drum Hill Rotary
16
Continue on Drum Hill Rotary
165 ft
·
5 sec
·
Drum Hill Rotary
17
Continue on Drum Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Drum Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Westford Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Westford Street
19
Continue on Westford Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Westford Street
20
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
School Street
21
Turn right onto Branch Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Branch Street
22
Continue on Middlesex Street
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Middlesex Street
23
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 119 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 119 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the ramp toward US 3 South: Lowell, Burlington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 South: Lowell, Burlington
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MA 4: Chelmsford, North Chelmsford
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 84
Toward MA 4: Chelmsford, North Chelmsford
5
26 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Drum Hill Rotary
Enter roundabout onto Drum Hill Rotary
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Branch Street
Turn right onto Branch Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Turnpike Road
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
10:56 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
26 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
56m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 29-mile trip. Only 13% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on Main Street, offering a consistent feel for a significant portion of the journey. As you progress, the road will transition through various local segments, requiring your attention with frequent turns and adjustments rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 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 3.1 miles in near MA 119 / Main 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 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (MA 119 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Ashby, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Burlington and Chelmsford.
Burlington
23.8 mi in
|
~47m
Chelmsford
25.7 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 3.1 miles (MA 119 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (5 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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