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Trip from Lowell, MA to Adams, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

120.8 mi

194 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

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Downtown Lowell, MA, MA

Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Adams, MA, MA

Adams, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lowell, MA to Adams, MA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 3h 5m 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 $19.33 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

60.4 miles from Lowell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 120.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Lowell, MA to Adams, MA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 3h 5m, 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 43 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 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 120.8 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

8
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m 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...
8
2 mi into trip | ~3m 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
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
5
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
79.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | MA 2

Take the exit onto MA 2 toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

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

Exit 26 Toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court,...

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
MA 2 10.2 mi 15m
Mohawk Trail 7.2 mi 9m
Main Street 6.9 mi 12m
Main Road 6.3 mi 10m
French King Highway 5.3 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 37.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Adams, MA.

1

Start on Hale Street

486 ft · 14 sec · Hale Street
2

Turn right onto Cambridge Street

314 ft · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
3

Turn left onto MA 110

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street
4

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Plain Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge onto Lowell Connector

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
7

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.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 2A Toward I 495 South: Worcester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
10

Merge onto I 495

11 mi · 12 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 78B Toward MA 2 West: Leominster
12

Merge onto MA 2

11 mi · 14 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
13

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

37 mi · 51 min · Concord Turnpike
14

Continue on MA 2

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
15

Continue on MA 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Public Works Boulevard
16

Continue on MA 2

1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
17

Continue on MA 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
18

Continue on MA 2

0.4 mi · 42 sec · French King Highway
19

Continue on MA 2

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
20

Continue on MA 2

4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway
21

Continue on MA 2

4.5 mi · 5 min · Mohawk Trail
22

Take the exit onto MA 2

0.2 mi · 26 sec · MA 2
Exit 26 Toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
23

Continue on MA 2

10.0 mi · 15 min · MA 2
24

Turn right onto MA 112

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Connector Road
25

Continue on MA 112

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ashfield Road
26

Continue on MA 112

2.0 mi · 3 min · Ashfield Road
27

Continue on MA 112

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street
28

Continue on MA 112

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ashfield Road
29

Continue on MA 112

2.5 mi · 3 min · Ashfield Mountain Road
30

Continue on MA 112; MA 116

1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive
31

Turn right onto MA 116

2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road
32

Continue on MA 116

1.8 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
33

Continue on MA 116

6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street
34

Continue on MA 8A; MA 116

6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road
35

Continue on MA 116

2.5 mi · 5 min · Savoy Road
36

Continue on MA 116

1.6 mi · 2 min · Orchard Street
37

Continue on MA 116

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Center Street
38

Continue on MA 8

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Park Street
39

Turn right onto East Maple Street

308 ft · 19 sec · East Maple Street
40

Turn left onto Depot Street

193 ft · 10 sec · Depot Street
41

Turn right

74 ft · 7 sec
42

Turn right

327 ft · 24 sec
43

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.4 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 1h 22m 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 27 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

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

+

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 Lowell, MA

This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lowell, 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.
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 60.4 mi from Lowell, MA · 1h 22m into the drive

city in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenfield, MA

60 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

Gardner, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenfield, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Adams, MA

The final approach into Adams, 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 Adams, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 8.3
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 79.2
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 4.2
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 4.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.33 one way

$38.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $21.08 $42.17
premium $4.82 $22.94 $45.88
diesel $5.61 $26.67 $53.34

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

$19

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.57 $4.83
EV Truck/SUV 48.3 0 $16.91 $7.73

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lowell, MA

Morning in Lowell on Friday

Local time

9:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Adams, MA

Morning in Adams on Friday

Local time

9:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Greenfield, MA

60 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

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

3h 5m 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 Lowell, MA to Adams, MA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 3h 5m 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 60.4 miles from Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 120.8 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Lowell, MA to Adams, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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