Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
88.5 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Ludlow, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 88.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Oak Street, Howard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 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
44.3 miles from Ludlow, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 88.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sewall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Howard Street
Turn right onto Sewall Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street
Take the ramp right
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
Turn right onto Grand Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 miles or 44m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ludlow, 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 Ludlow, MA
This is one driving day of about 88.5 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.3 mi from Ludlow, MA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Ludlow, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| premium | $4.15 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Ludlow on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Lowell on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
44 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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