Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Thursday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Dunstable, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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
Dunstable, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Dunstable, MA covers 10.8 miles and takes about 19m 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 $1.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 10.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Dunstable, MA is easy. At 19m 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 Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Street | — | — |
| Branch Street | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
| Westford Street | — | — |
| Drum Hill Road | — | — |
| Drum Hill Rotary | — | — |
| US 3 North | — | — |
| Westford Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Dunstable, 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
·
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
3.7 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
13
Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westford Road, Westford
14
Turn left onto Westford Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Westford Road
15
Turn right onto Dunstable Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
16
Continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
17
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on Main Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Dunstable, MA
Morning in Dunstable on Thursday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
23 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
19m 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 Dunstable, MA covers 10.8 miles and takes about 19m 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 5.4 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 $1.73 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 Dunstable, MA is easy. At 19m 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 Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Lowell, MA to Dunstable, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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