Origin
Sagamore, MA
Evening in Sagamore on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
87.4 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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 Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cranberry Highway, Sagamore Bridge, Pilgrim Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.99 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
43.7 miles from Sagamore, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 87.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cranberry Highway 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 Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Highway | — | — |
| Sagamore Bridge | — | — |
| Pilgrim Highway | — | — |
| Pilgrims Highway | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| MA 16 West | — | — |
| Mystic Valley Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cranberry Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sagamore, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Sandwich Road
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sandwich Road
2
Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry Highway
3
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
5
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
6
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
7
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
8
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
10
Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
11
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
12
Turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Winthrop Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
15
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bacon Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
18
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
19
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
20
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
21
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cambridge Street
22
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
23
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
27
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
28
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
29
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
30
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
31
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
32
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cambridge Street
33
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
34
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.7 miles from Sagamore, MA, or about 44m 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 19 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sagamore, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sagamore, MA
This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Sagamore, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Sagamore, 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Sagamore, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.99 one way
$27.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.25 | $30.51 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.60 | $33.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.59 |
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.
Destination
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
1h 29m 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 Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cranberry Highway, Sagamore Bridge, Pilgrim Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Sagamore, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.99 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.
The drive from Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sagamore, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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