Trip from Chesterfield, 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

2h 5m

Distance

100.5 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 24m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Chesterfield, MA

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City of Lowell, MA

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Trip Overview

This 100.5-mile journey from Chesterfield to the City of Lowell, Massachusetts, is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Chesterfield Road, Williams Street, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this trip. The drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, making it a straightforward option for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll be experiencing a consistent regional feel throughout your drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Chesterfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chesterfield Road	—	—
Williams Street	—	—
Main Street	—	—
High Street	—	—
Mountain Street	—	—
Haydenville Road	—	—
Chestnut Plain Road	—	—
Christian Lane	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Chesterfield Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MA and City of Lowell, MA.

Start on Main Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Main Road

Continue on Chesterfield Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Williams Street

Continue on Main Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Turn left onto High Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · High Street

Continue on Mountain Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Mountain Street

Continue on Haydenville Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Haydenville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Plain Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

Turn straight

308 ft · 14 sec

Continue on Christian Lane

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Christian Lane

Turn left onto State Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Road

Turn right onto Sunderland Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunderland Road

Turn left onto North Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on Montague Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Montague Road

Continue on Sunderland Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunderland Road

Turn right onto North Leverett Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Leverett Road

Turn sharp left onto Federal Street

4.5 mi · 7 min · Federal Street

Continue on West Main Street

377 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on Lester Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Lester Street

Turn right onto Prospect Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street

Continue on Mohawk Trail

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

Continue on State Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

Continue on Public Works Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Public Works Boulevard

Continue on West Main Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12 mi · 16 min · Concord Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

0.5 mi · 59 sec · I 495 North: Lowell

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

Merge slight left

10 mi · 11 min

Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

0.2 mi · 34 sec · MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

459 ft · 11 sec · Westford Street

Turn right onto Grand Street

449 ft · 24 sec · Grand Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

384 ft · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

16 ft · 6 sec · Arch Street

Turn left

0.1 mi · 39 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 5-minute duration for this 100.5-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can pace yourself and make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $16, ensuring you have enough to reach Lowell without worry. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to navigation, especially as you transition between Chesterfield Road, Williams Street, and Main Street to stay on track for your destination in the City of Lowell.

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 50.2 miles from Chesterfield, MA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

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 22 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m

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 Chesterfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesterfield, MA

This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Chesterfield, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orange, MA

50 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

South Deerfield, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orange, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Chesterfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Phnom Penh Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lowell, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100.5

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19782750999

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leominster, Massachusetts

0.8 mi

Templeton Cafe & Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Templeton, Massachusetts

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Corner Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orange, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.1

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19786334433

Visit website

Oliver’s Café By The Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fitchburg, MA

2.7 mi

Identity Coffee Co.

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

2.8 mi

Phnom Penh Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100.5

Lowell, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19782750999

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+19787284473

Templeton Cafe & Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.4

East Templeton, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+19786327070

Visit website

Brew Barn Taproom & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 50.2

Phillipston, Massachusetts

Hours: 3–8 pm

+19788959658

Visit website

The Hen House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.4

Gardner, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–12:45 pm

+19786326322

Visit website

Blue Heron Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 21.5

Sunderland, Massachusetts

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14136652102

Visit website

Summer St. Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

+19785166919

Visit website

Bridgeside Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.5

Sunderland, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14133978101

Visit website

Corner Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.1

Orange, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19786334433

Visit website

The Montague Bookmill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 28.7

Montague, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14133679206

Visit website

Oliver’s Café By The Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.6

Fitchburg, MA

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19786963420

Visit website

Identity Coffee Co.

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19787907125

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe Fitchburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19785030899

Visit website

two ghosts vinyl cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 28.7

Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 100.5

Lowell, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 86.1

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.3

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.3

Westford, Massachusetts

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.3

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19786925501

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 86.1

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 86.1

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 86.1

Boxborough, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Leominster

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.8

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+19782375600

Visit website

The Billiards Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 78.9

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4 pm–12 am

+19787727665

Visit website

Deja Brew Cafe & Pub

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.9

Wendell, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 pm–12 am

+19785442739

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.08 one way

$32.17 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$17.54	$35.08
premium	$4.82	$19.08	$38.17
diesel	$5.61	$22.19	$44.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.2	$10.55	$4.82
Efficient EV	25.1	$8.79	$4.02
EV Truck/SUV	40.2	$14.07	$6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chesterfield, MA

Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Lowell, MA

Late night in City of Lowell on Sunday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Orange, MA

50 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

4 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

2h 5m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as 0% of this 100.5-mile route is on highways. The roads you'll be on, such as Chesterfield Road, Williams Street, and Main Street, will require your consistent attention. While there's no information on the longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of this drive suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. You'll be navigating through local communities for the entire duration, so expect to experience the character of Massachusetts towns and byways rather than expansive highway vistas.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Chesterfield Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Chesterfield, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Chesterfield, MA to City of Lowell, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Phnom Penh Restaurant

Corner Cafe

Phnom Penh Restaurant

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner

Templeton Cafe & Pub

Brew Barn Taproom & Restaurant

The Hen House

Blue Heron Restaurant

Summer St. Cafe

Bridgeside Grille

Corner Cafe

The Montague Bookmill

Oliver’s Café By The Falls

Identity Coffee Co.

Rise & Grind Cafe Fitchburg

two ghosts vinyl cafe

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

AmpUp Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Launch Family Entertainment Leominster

The Billiards Cafe

Deja Brew Cafe & Pub

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chesterfield, MA

City of Lowell, MA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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