Origin
Hinsdale, MA
Morning in Hinsdale on Monday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Peru Road, West Main Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.77 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.3 miles from Hinsdale, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 130.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple 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 Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peru Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williamsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chesterfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
187 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on Peru Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Peru Road
4
Continue on West Main Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Road
5
Continue on Old North Road
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Old North Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Williamsburg Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Williamsburg Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto Williamsburg Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williamsburg Road
8
Continue on Main Road
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Road
9
Continue on Chesterfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chesterfield Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Williams Street
11
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto High Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
High Street
13
Continue on Mountain Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Street
14
Continue on Haydenville Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haydenville Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Plain Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Chestnut Plain Road
16
Turn straight
308 ft
·
14 sec
17
Continue on Christian Lane
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Christian Lane
18
Turn left onto State Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
19
Turn right onto Sunderland Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunderland Road
20
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
21
Continue on Montague Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Montague Road
22
Continue on Sunderland Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunderland Road
23
Turn right onto North Leverett Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Leverett Road
24
Turn sharp left onto Federal Street
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Street
25
Continue on West Main Street
377 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
27
Continue on Lester Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lester Street
28
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
29
Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mohawk Trail
30
Continue on State Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
31
Continue on Public Works Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Public Works Boulevard
32
Continue on West Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on Mohawk Trail
36 mi
·
50 min
·
Mohawk Trail
34
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Concord Turnpike
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell
36
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
37
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
39
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Chelmsford Street
40
Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
459 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westford Street
41
Turn right onto Grand Street
449 ft
·
24 sec
·
Grand Street
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
384 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
43
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
16 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arch Street
44
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
45
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.3 miles from Hinsdale, MA, or about 1h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, MA
This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hinsdale, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.3 mi from Hinsdale, MA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Hinsdale, 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
$20.77 one way
$41.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.66 | $49.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Monday
Local time
11:28 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
5 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
2h 30m 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 Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Peru Road, West Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.3 miles from Hinsdale, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.77 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hinsdale, MA to City of Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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