Origin
Wrentham, MA
Late night in Wrentham on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrentham, MA to 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 8m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrentham, MA
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Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wrentham to Lowell covers 56.9 miles and typically takes about 55 minutes, making this an ideal day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-495 North before transitioning onto MA-110 and Chelmsford Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of $8, this trip is quite economical for a quick transit between these two Massachusetts locations. Since the entire journey stays within the Northeast region, you won't experience major climate or time zone shifts. Whether you are heading out for business or personal errands, this route is straightforward enough to complete without needing an overnight stop. It is a practical, direct connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 50.4 mi | 58m |
| Chelmsford Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cambridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 50.4 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrentham, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on MA 1A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 North
3
Merge onto I 495
50 mi
·
58 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 88
Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
5
Turn right onto MA 110
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Chelmsford Street
6
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
314 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cambridge Street
7
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
8
Arrive at destination
Hale Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Wrentham, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 55.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 495 North
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
4
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Hale Street
Turn left onto Hale Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Lowell, MA
Late night in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
2:03 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 8m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will utilize I-495 North, the route transitions quickly into local navigation through MA-110 and Chelmsford Street. Because there is effectively no sustained highway-only portion, you will be actively managing your speed and lane changes throughout the 55-minute duration. The character of the road shifts from regional transit to local surface streets as you approach Lowell, requiring your full attention. Prepare for a dynamic experience behind the wheel where the environment changes frequently rather than a long, uninterrupted stretch of pavement.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.4 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Chelmsford Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wrentham, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 8m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Wrentham, MA
Full guide →Franklin is a city of 37,000 in Massachusetts. Bellingham is a town with a population of 17,000 (2020). Birthplace of noted author William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic. Medway is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020). Birthplace of famed U.S. outdoorsman John "Grizzly" Adams. Millis is a town with a population of 8,000 (2020). Home to the Sikh Temple, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara. Norfolk is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Wrentham is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Famous for its premium outlet mall shopping and the home of Hellen Keller.
Arriving in Lowell, MA
Full guide →Lowell is a city in Massachusetts about 40 minutes northwest of Boston. With over 115,000 residents (2020), it's the fifth largest city in Massachusetts, and has an important historical background. It was the first planned industrial city in the United States.
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.4 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: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (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 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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