Origin
Hopedale, MA
Afternoon in Hopedale on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopedale, 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
59m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopedale, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 45.1-mile drive from Hopedale, MA to the City of Lowell, MA is a quick, one-day trip, taking about 59 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-495 and then transitions to local roads like Chelmsford Street and Main Street as you approach Lowell. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this highway-focused journey is efficient and straightforward. You'll be staying within Massachusetts for this entire trip, making it a convenient option for a short excursion. It's an ideal route for a quick getaway without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| Chelmsford Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Adin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dutcher Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 37.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopedale, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Hopedale Street
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hopedale Street
2
Turn right onto Peace Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Peace Street
3
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dutcher Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Adin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Adin Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto MA 85
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
Merge onto I 495
38 mi
·
43 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 88
Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
10
Turn right onto MA 110
2.9 mi
·
5 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Hopedale, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Peace Street
Turn right onto Peace Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dutcher Street
Turn right onto Dutcher Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 85 / Cedar Street
Turn left onto MA 85 / Cedar Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Arch Street
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
12:44 PM
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
23 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
59m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience, with 83% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 37.5 miles on I-495, allowing for consistent progress. As you near your destination, the route shifts from the interstate to local streets like Chelmsford Street and Main Street, introducing more turns and a change of pace. This transition offers a contrast to the earlier highway miles, guiding you directly into the heart of Lowell.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Chelmsford Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Peace 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 59m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Peace Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Dutcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
454 ft
96 ft
Total Climb
437 ft
Total Descent
615 ft
Highest Point
454 ft
~6.4 mi in
Elevation Range
359 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.
On the drive from Hopedale, MA to City of Lowell, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Lowell along the way.
Lowell
41.5 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.5 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Peace Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Dutcher Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (MA 85 / Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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