Drive Time
50m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Phil Evenden
The drive from Milton, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pleasant Street, Edge Hill Road, Boulevard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.04 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
22.1 miles from Milton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 44.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Milton, MA to City of Lowell, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Milton, MA to City of Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edge Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boulevard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Granite Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
Start on Lodge Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Continue on Edge Hill Road
Continue on Boulevard Street
Turn left onto Granite Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North, I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
Turn right onto Winthrop Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
Continue on Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Continue on Cambridge Road
Continue on Cambridge Street
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
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 44.2 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.1 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
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 Milton, 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 Milton, MA
This is one driving day of about 44.2 miles and 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Milton, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 44.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Milton, 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
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Milton on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
22 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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