Origin
West Boylston, MA
Evening in West Boylston on Wednesday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Boylston, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA covers 38.8 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, Goodale Street, Worcester Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.4 miles from West Boylston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 38.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prospect Street 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 West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 41m 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 West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | — | — |
| Goodale Street | — | — |
| Worcester Street | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| Bolton Road | — | — |
| Wattaquadock Hill Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Boylston, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Goodale Street
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
Goodale Street
4
Turn left onto Worcester Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Street
5
Turn slight right
5.9 mi
·
12 min
6
Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
7
Continue on Bolton Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bolton Road
8
Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wattaquadock Hill Road
9
Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
11
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
13
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Chelmsford Street
14
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cambridge Street
15
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
16
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 19.4 miles from West Boylston, MA, or about 20m 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 38.8 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving West Boylston, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Boylston, MA
This is one driving day of about 38.8 miles and 41m.
At 38.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from West Boylston, MA · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from West Boylston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lowell, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lowell, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
5:21 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
36 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
41m 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 West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA covers 38.8 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prospect Street, Goodale Street, Worcester Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from West Boylston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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 West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 41m 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 West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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