Origin
City of Lowell, MA
Evening in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Grafton, MA
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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
Grafton, MA
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Grafton, MA covers 43 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arch Street, Middlesex Street, Grand Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.84 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
21.5 miles from City of Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 43 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arch 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 Grafton, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Grafton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middlesex Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chelmsford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lowell Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Arch Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Grafton, MA.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Arch Street
16 ft
·
8 sec
·
Arch Street
3
Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
Middlesex Street
4
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Grand Street
5
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chelmsford Street
6
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Plain Street
7
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 495 South: Worcester
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro
12
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
27 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290 West: Worcester
14
Merge slight left
7.0 mi
·
8 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: Shrewsbury
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
MA 140 South: Shrewsbury
16
Continue on Boylston Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Boylston Street
17
Continue on Grafton Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Street
18
Continue on Grafton Circle
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grafton Circle
19
Continue on Memorial Drive
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
20
Continue on Shrewsbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
21
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
22
Turn straight onto Worcester Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Worcester Street
23
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 21.5 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 30m 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 43 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grafton, 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 43 miles and 1h.
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 21.5 mi from City of Lowell, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grafton, MA
The final approach into Grafton, 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 Grafton, 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
$6.84 one way
$13.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.55 | $19.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Grafton, MA
Evening in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
22 mi in
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
3 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
1h 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 Grafton, MA covers 43 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arch Street, Middlesex Street, Grand Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 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 $6.84 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 Grafton, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Grafton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Lowell, MA to Grafton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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