Origin
Billerica, MA
Morning in Billerica on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Billerica, 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
13m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Billerica, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Billerica to Lowell, you are looking at a quick 7.8-mile transit through the Northeast region of Massachusetts. This brief trip typically takes about 13 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $1, this is an incredibly efficient commute between these two neighboring cities. The route is straightforward and avoids the need for extensive planning, serving as a practical connection rather than a long-haul excursion. You will find this a hassle-free way to reach your destination without burning through your travel budget.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Chelmsford Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Boston Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Treble Cove Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Middlesex Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 2.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billerica, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Boston Road
2
Turn left onto River Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Treble Cove Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Treble Cove Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
5
Merge onto US 3
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 3
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
10
Turn right onto MA 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
11
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westford Street
12
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
14
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
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 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlbor...
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
8:12 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
22 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
13m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions from highway speeds to local streets. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 2.8 miles on US 3. As you navigate the route, you will switch from the efficiency of the highway to the more localized flow of Chelmsford Street and River Street. The drive maintains a steady pace, shifting from the open feel of a major road to the more controlled environment of city streets as you approach Lowell. It is a functional, balanced route that keeps you moving consistently.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on US 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
251 ft
96 ft
Total Climb
162 ft
Total Descent
318 ft
Highest Point
251 ft
Elevation Range
155 ft
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 Billerica, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire, Marlboro and Chelmsford.
Nashua New Hampshire
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Marlboro
4.8 mi in
|
~7m
Chelmsford
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
About the Cities
Starting in Billerica, MA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on US 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Lowell, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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