Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Late night in City of Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
57m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Ashby, MA
Ron Lach
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Middlesex Street, Branch Street, School Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 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
14.6 miles from City of Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 29.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middlesex Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Branch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| School Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Drum Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Drum Hill Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 3 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Middlesex Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Ashby, MA.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Middlesex Street
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
Middlesex Street
3
Continue on Branch Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Branch Street
4
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
5
Turn right onto Westford Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Westford Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Westford Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Westford Street
7
Continue on Drum Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Drum Hill Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Drum Hill Rotary
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Drum Hill Rotary
9
Exit the rotary onto Drum Hill Rotary
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Drum Hill Rotary
10
Take the ramp straight toward US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire
11
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 40: Westford, North Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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MA 40: Westford, North Chelmsford
13
Turn right onto Groton Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Groton Road
14
Keep slight right to continue on Groton Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Groton Road
15
Continue on Lowell Road
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Lowell Road
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
17
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on South Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Road
19
Continue on South Street
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Street
20
Continue on South Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Road
21
Continue on Town Line Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Town Line Road
22
Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto Wheeler Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Wheeler Road
24
Continue on Ashby Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ashby Road
25
Continue on Turnpike Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
26
Continue on Turnpike Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
27
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
28
Turn right onto Common Road
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Common Road
29
Arrive at your 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 14.6 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 28m into the drive.
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 29.3 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.6 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashby, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Lowell, 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 City of Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Lowell, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.6 mi from City of Lowell, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashby, MA
The final approach into Ashby, 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 Ashby, 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
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
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
Ashby, MA
Late night in Ashby on Wednesday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
19 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
57m 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 City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middlesex Street, Branch Street, School Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from City of Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.69 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.
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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