Origin
New Marlborough, MA
Evening in New Marlborough on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
149.6 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
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.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hatchery Road, River Road, Main Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.81 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
74.8 miles from New Marlborough, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 149.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hatchery Road 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 New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 31m 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 New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monterey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Otis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Otis Stage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hatchery Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Marlborough, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Hartsville New Marlborough Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartsville New Marlborough Road
2
Turn right onto Hatchery Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatchery Road
3
Continue on River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
4
Turn straight onto Main Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Road
5
Continue on Monterey Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Monterey Road
6
Turn right onto North Main Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Road
7
Turn left onto East Otis Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Otis Road
8
Continue on East Otis Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Otis Road
9
Continue on Otis Stage Road
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Otis Stage Road
10
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Woronoco Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Woronoco Road
12
Continue on Blandford Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Blandford Road
13
Turn right
5.7 mi
·
10 min
14
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maple Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street
279 ft
·
15 sec
·
Orange Street
16
Turn left onto Elm Street
344 ft
·
12 sec
·
Elm Street
17
Turn slight right onto Union Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
18
Merge slight left onto North Elm Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Street
19
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
20
Turn left onto Friendlys Way
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Friendlys Way
21
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
22
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
27
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
34 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
29
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Chelmsford Street
30
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
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Cambridge Street
31
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
32
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 74.8 miles from New Marlborough, 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 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 Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Marlborough, 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 New Marlborough, MA
This is one driving day of about 149.6 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Marlborough, 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 74.8 mi from New Marlborough, MA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.8 miles from New Marlborough, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lowell, MA
The final approach into 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 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
$23.81 one way
$47.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.90 | $51.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.26 | $56.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.24 | $66.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
22 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 31m 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 New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hatchery Road, River Road, Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.8 miles from New Marlborough, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.81 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 New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 31m 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 New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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