Origin
Leominster, MA
Afternoon in Leominster on Sunday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leominster, 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
41m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leominster, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This short, 29.8-mile drive from Leominster, MA, to the City of Lowell, MA, will take you about 36 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The route is primarily local roads with no highway driving, making it a leisurely journey. Expect to spend around $5 on fuel for this excursion. The drive stays within the Northeast region, moving from one Massachusetts community to another.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| I 495 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Chelmsford Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Leominster Connector | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mechanic Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 11.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leominster, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on this road
252 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
110 ft
·
10 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Leominster Connector
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Leominster Connector
6
Merge onto MA 2
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
9
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 88
Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
11
Turn right onto MA 110
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Chelmsford Street
12
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westford Street
13
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
15
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
27.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Arch Street
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Concord Turnpike
(11.1 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Afternoon in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
12:43 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
1 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
41m 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 on this route. You'll navigate through Pleasant Street and Mechanic Street, with a portion on the Leominster Connector. With 0% highway share, this means you'll be on local roads for the entire 29.8 miles. There are no particularly long uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction. This drive offers a consistent local feel from start to finish.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Concord Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Concord Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pleasant Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 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 Leominster, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence and Lowell.
Lawrence
14.1 mi in
|
~22m
Lowell
24.4 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Concord Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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 0.1 miles (Pleasant Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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