Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Williamsburg, MA

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Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

93.1 mi

150 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 16m

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

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City of Lowell, MA

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town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Williamsburg, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Williamsburg, MA covers 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, I 495 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on Concord Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.90 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

46.6 miles from City of Lowell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Williamsburg, MA covers 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 37.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Middlesex Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 93.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Middlesex Street

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2B-A Toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nash...

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Worcester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward I 495 South: Worcester

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Concord Turnpike	37.2 mi	51m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	10.9 mi	14m
I 495	10.7 mi	12m
Federal Street	4.7 mi	8m
State Road	3.7 mi	6m
Haydenville Road	3.4 mi	5m
Mountain Street	2.8 mi	4m
Mohawk Trail	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 37.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 40 sec · this road

Turn right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 8 sec · Arch Street

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Grand Street

Turn right onto MA 110

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Plain Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge onto Lowell Connector

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Exit 2B-A Toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 2A Toward I 495 South: Worcester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Merge onto I 495

11 mi · 12 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 78B Toward MA 2 West: Leominster

Merge onto MA 2

11 mi · 14 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

37 mi · 51 min · Concord Turnpike

Continue on MA 2

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Continue on MA 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Public Works Boulevard

Continue on MA 2

1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

Continue on MA 2

2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

Turn slight left onto Prospect Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 63

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Lester Street

Continue on MA 63

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Bridge Street

Turn right onto MA 63

378 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto MA 63

4.7 mi · 8 min · Federal Street

Turn right onto Gunn Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Gunn Road

Turn left onto MA 47

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sunderland Road

Continue on MA 47

2.4 mi · 4 min · Montague Road

Continue on MA 47

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto MA 116

1.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

Turn left onto US 5; MA 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Road

Turn right onto Christian Lane

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Christian Lane

Keep slight left at fork

310 ft · 13 sec

Continue on Chestnut Plain Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

Turn right onto Haydenville Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Haydenville Road

Continue on Mountain Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Mountain Street

Continue on High Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · High Street

Turn right onto MA 9

2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Turn right onto North Street

52 ft · 2 sec · North Street

Turn right

241 ft · 17 sec

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 46.6 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.6 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 93.1 miles and 2h 21m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 37.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.6 mi from City of Lowell, MA · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Williamsburg, MA

The final approach into Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, 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

$14.90 one way

$29.80 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$16.25	$32.50
premium	$4.82	$17.68	$35.36
diesel	$5.61	$20.56	$41.11

Estimated Tolls: $2.61

Concord Turnpike (37.2 mi) $2.61

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.9	$9.78	$4.47
Efficient EV	23.3	$8.15	$3.72
EV Truck/SUV	37.2	$13.03	$5.96

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

City of Lowell, MA

Morning in City of Lowell on Wednesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williamsburg, MA

Morning in Williamsburg on Wednesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

24 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

2h 21m 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 Williamsburg, MA covers 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway, I 495. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.6 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 $14.90 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 route from City of Lowell, MA to Williamsburg, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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