Lowell, MA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Lowell, MA is a local road trip base with 43 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 52 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lowell, MA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

43

Longest Drive

149.6 mi

New Marlborough, MA

Quickest Drive

20m

Lawrence, MA

Plan Around Lowell, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lowell, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA 149.6 mi · 2h 31m Oak Bluffs, MA to Lowell, MA 114.3 mi · 2h 37m East Dennis, MA to Lowell, MA 106 mi · 2h 25m Dennis, MA to Lowell, MA 103.4 mi · 2h 22m

Continue From Lowell, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lowell, MA to East Dennis, MA 106.8 mi · 2h 26m Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA 103.8 mi · 2h 23m Lowell, MA to Ashfield, MA 98.3 mi · 2h 23m Lowell, MA to Bliss Corner, MA 84.3 mi · 1h 48m

Trips from Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA to East Dennis, MA

106.8 mi 2h 26m

Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA

103.8 mi 2h 23m

Lowell, MA to Ashfield, MA

98.3 mi 2h 23m

Lowell, MA to Bliss Corner, MA

84.3 mi 1h 48m

Lowell, MA to Fairhaven, MA

83.9 mi 1h 48m

Lowell, MA to Amherst, MA

77.9 mi 1h 55m

Lowell, MA to Carver, MA

75.1 mi 1h 38m

Lowell, MA to Athol, MA

53.8 mi 1h 16m

Lowell, MA to Barre, MA

51.7 mi 1h 19m

Lowell, MA to Spencer, MA

51.5 mi 1h 12m

Lowell, MA to Cohasset, MA

47.2 mi 1h 14m

Lowell, MA to Hopedale, MA

44.8 mi 56m

Lowell, MA to Grafton, MA

42.6 mi 59m

Lowell, MA to Canton, MA

39.5 mi 57m

Lowell, MA to Cordaville, MA

36.2 mi 47m

Lowell, MA to Boston, MA

27.3 mi 40m

Lowell, MA to Everett, MA

25.5 mi 38m

Lowell, MA to Haverhill, MA

22.6 mi 27m

Driving from Lowell, MA

Expect an average of 52 miles and about 1h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Lowell, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 107 miles (2h 26m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lowell, MA most often head toward East Dennis, MA (106.8 mi, 2h 26m), Dennis, MA (103.8 mi, 2h 23m), Ashfield, MA (98.3 mi, 2h 23m), Bliss Corner, MA (84.3 mi, 1h 48m), and Fairhaven, MA (83.9 mi, 1h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 52-mile drive from Lowell, MA, expect to burn about 2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Lowell, MA and 21 routes heading into Lowell, MA, covering 43 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 107 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lowell, MA covers 107 miles and takes approximately 2h 26m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Lowell, MA runs about 52 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lowell, MA include East Dennis, MA, Dennis, MA, Ashfield, MA and Bliss Corner, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.