Trip from Lowell, MA to Otis, MA

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Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

119.6 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 27m ★

6 AM

2h 38m

8 AM

2h 58m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 46m

5 PM

2h 57m

8 PM

2h 31m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lowell, MA to Otis, MA covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.14 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

59.8 miles from Lowell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 37m highway drive covering 119.6 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 49.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 119.6 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 58.7 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

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...

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

58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

96.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

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

Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

97.5 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lowell, MA to Otis, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Northampton along the way.

Northampton

96.8 mi in | ~1h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	49.3 mi	56m
I 495	23.4 mi	27m
I 290	19.6 mi	24m
Otis Stage Road	5.5 mi	8m
East Otis Road	4.1 mi	6m
Russell Road	3.6 mi	6m
Blandford Road	2.8 mi	4m
Woronoco Road	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 49.3 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hale Street

486 ft · 14 sec · Hale Street

Turn right onto Cambridge Street

314 ft · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

Turn left onto MA 110

0.6 mi · 56 sec · 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

23 mi · 27 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

38 mi · 43 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

Keep slight right at fork

262 ft · 6 sec

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

363 ft · 8 sec · Southampton Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 202; MA 10

1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

Turn right onto Orange Street

279 ft · 14 sec · Orange Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street

Turn right onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 20

3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road

Continue on US 20

1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

Turn left onto MA 23

2.8 mi · 4 min · Blandford Road

Continue on MA 23

1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

Continue on MA 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 23

5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

Continue on MA 23

4.1 mi · 6 min · East Otis Road

Arrive at destination

MA 23

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 59.8 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles or 1h 14m 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

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

Before You Leave

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.

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 119.6 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 49.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.8 mi from Lowell, MA · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Otis, MA

The final approach into Otis, 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 Otis, 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

$19.14 one way

$38.28 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$20.87	$41.75
premium	$4.82	$22.71	$45.42
diesel	$5.61	$26.41	$52.81

Estimated Tolls: $2.95

Massachusetts Turnpike (49.3 mi) $2.95

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.9	$12.56	$5.74
Efficient EV	29.9	$10.46	$4.78
EV Truck/SUV	47.8	$16.74	$7.65

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Lowell, MA

Morning in Lowell on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Otis, MA

Morning in Otis on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

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

19 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 37m 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 Otis, MA covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, I 290. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.8 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 $19.14 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.