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Trip from Belvidere, MA to City of Lowell, MA

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Drive Time

5m

Distance

1.9 mi

3 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$0

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 5m ★
6 AM
0h 5m ★
8 AM
0h 6m
10 AM
0h 6m
12 PM
0h 6m
3 PM
0h 6m
5 PM
0h 6m
8 PM
0h 5m ★

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

Downtown City of Lowell, MA, MA

City of Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Belvidere, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 1.9 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Middlesex Street, Mansur Street, Andover Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.6 miles on Middlesex Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

0.9 miles from Belvidere, MA

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

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Drive Character

Expect a 5m drive with frequent turns across 1.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middlesex Street is the longest continuous segment at about 0.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mansur Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mansur Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 38 / Nesmith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MA 110 / Andover Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mansur Street

At end of road, turn left onto Mansur Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MA 38 / Nesmith Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 38 / Nesmith Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | MA 110 / Andover Street

Turn left onto MA 110 / Andover Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | Arch Street

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Middlesex Street 0.6 mi 1m
Mansur Street 0.3 mi 1m
Andover Street 0.3 mi <1m
Green Street 0.2 mi <1m
Nesmith Street 0.1 mi <1m
Church Street 0.1 mi <1m
Starr Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Arch Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Middlesex Street — 0.6 mi, about 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Starr Avenue

472 ft · 24 sec · Starr Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto Mansur Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mansur Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto MA 38

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Nesmith Street
4

Turn left onto MA 110

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Andover Street
5

Continue on MA 110

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Church Street
6

Continue on MA 110

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Green Street
7

Continue on MA 110

0.6 mi · 1 min · Middlesex Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 5 sec · Arch Street
9

Turn left

0.1 mi · 38 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 0.9 miles from Belvidere, MA, or about 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 0.6 miles.

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 1.9 miles or 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 0.9 miles or 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Belvidere, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 Belvidere, MA

This is one driving day of about 1.9 miles and 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belvidere, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Middlesex Street for about 0.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 0.9 mi from Belvidere, MA · 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

1 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 1.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 0.9 miles from Belvidere, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Lowell, MA

The final approach into City of Lowell, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Lowell, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.30 one way

$0.61 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $0.33 $0.66
premium $4.82 $0.36 $0.72
diesel $5.61 $0.42 $0.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$25–$50

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 0.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 0.6 0 $0.20 $0.09
Efficient EV 0.5 0 $0.17 $0.08
EV Truck/SUV 0.8 0 $0.27 $0.12

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Belvidere, MA

Late night in Belvidere on Wednesday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Lowell, MA

Late night in City of Lowell on Wednesday

Local time

1:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belvidere, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 1.9 miles and takes about 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middlesex Street, Mansur Street, Andover Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 0.9 miles from Belvidere, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 5m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Mansur Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MA 38 / Nesmith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MA 110 / Andover Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Belvidere, MA to City of Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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