Origin
Bondsville, MA
Morning in Bondsville on Sunday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bondsville, 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
1h 44m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bondsville, MA
Italo Melo
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 82.8-mile drive from Bondsville, MA to the City of Lowell, MA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical option for a quick regional hop within Massachusetts. The route primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495, offering a predominantly high-speed experience. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric nature, this drive is best suited as a day trip, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Bondsville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 43 mi | 49m |
| I 495 | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| Chelmsford Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Thorndike Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Summer Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 43 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bondsville, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on MA 181
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp left onto State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
3
Continue on Summer Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Summer Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto River Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
5
Turn slight left onto Church Street Connector
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Church Street Connector
6
Continue on High Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
High Street
7
Turn right onto MA 32
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ware Road
8
Continue on MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
308 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
12
Merge onto I 90
43 mi
·
49 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 495
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 88
Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
18
Turn right onto MA 110
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Chelmsford Street
19
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westford Street
20
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
22
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
23
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this roughly 1 hour and 44-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the Lowell area. Since the route is primarily on major highways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495, you'll find ample opportunities for fuel and rest stops, though planning your last fill-up before the longest 43-mile stretch on the Turnpike is a good idea. The total fuel cost is estimated at $13, so keeping an eye on your gauge is easy. You won't need to split this drive, and its short duration means you can be quite spontaneous with your departure time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.4 miles from Bondsville, MA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bondsville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bondsville, MA
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bondsville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Bondsville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
7
48.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
6
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 88
Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.25 one way
$26.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.58
Massachusetts Turnpike
(43 mi)
$2.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
41 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 82.8
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 74.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 79.9
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 82.8
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 45.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-dominated experience on this 82.8-mile journey, with 88% of the route being on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including one continuous stretch of 43 miles. After that, you'll transition to I-495 before reaching Chelmsford Street as you approach Lowell. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and minimal navigational complexity, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bondsville, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Taunton
48.1 mi in
|
~59m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
48.4 mi in
|
~59m
Portsmouth
48.6 mi in
|
~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.58 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. 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.
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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (6 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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