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Trip from Williamsburg, MA to City of Lowell, MA

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

93.5 mi

150 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Williamsburg, MA

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Downtown City of Lowell, MA, MA

City of Lowell, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Williamsburg, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 93.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, I 495 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on Mohawk Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.88 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

46.8 miles from Williamsburg, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 93.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mohawk Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.8 miles in near MA 2 / Concord Turnpike.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 93.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 66.8 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
79.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 113B Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
79.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
6
90 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 88 Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
6
93.4 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | Arch Street

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Williamsburg, MA to City of Lowell, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence along the way.

Lawrence

79.6 mi in | ~2h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mohawk Trail 38.5 mi 53m
Concord Turnpike 12.3 mi 16m
I 495 10.2 mi 11m
Federal Street 4.5 mi 7m
State Road 3.7 mi 6m
Haydenville Road 3.4 mi 5m
Chelmsford Street 2.9 mi 5m
Mountain Street 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Mohawk Trail — 38.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, MA and City of Lowell, MA.

1

Start on this road

88 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Street

125 ft · 8 sec · North Street
3

Turn left onto MA 9

2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto High Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · High Street
5

Continue on Mountain Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Mountain Street
6

Continue on Haydenville Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Haydenville Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Plain Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
8

Turn straight

310 ft · 13 sec
9

Continue on Christian Lane

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Christian Lane
10

Turn left onto US 5; MA 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Road
11

Turn right onto MA 116

1.8 mi · 3 min · Sunderland Road
12

Turn left onto MA 47

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
13

Continue on MA 47

2.4 mi · 4 min · Montague Road
14

Continue on MA 47

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunderland Road
15

Turn right onto MA 47

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Leverett Road
16

Turn sharp left onto MA 63

4.5 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
17

Continue on MA 63

378 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
18

Turn left onto MA 63

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bridge Street
19

Continue on MA 63

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Lester Street
20

Turn right onto Prospect Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street
21

Continue on MA 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
22

Continue on MA 2

1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
23

Continue on MA 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Public Works Boulevard
24

Continue on MA 2

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
25

Continue on MA 2

36 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail
26

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

12 mi · 16 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 113B Toward I 495 North: Lowell Use the right lane.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
29

Merge onto I 495

10 mi · 11 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 88 Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
31

Turn right onto MA 110

2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
32

Turn sharp left onto MA 3A

458 ft · 10 sec · Westford Street
33

Turn right onto Grand Street

448 ft · 23 sec · Grand Street
34

At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 18 sec · Middlesex Street
35

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 5 sec · Arch Street
36

Turn left

0.1 mi · 38 sec
37

Arrive at 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 46.8 miles from Williamsburg, MA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 miles.

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 2h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, MA

This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamsburg, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 38.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.8 mi from Williamsburg, MA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

47 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Williamsburg, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Lowell, MA

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 94.2
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 87.7
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 3.2
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 91
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 94.2
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 91
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.88 one way

$29.77 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $16.19 $32.37
premium $4.80 $17.67 $35.33
diesel $5.64 $20.77 $41.54

Estimated Tolls: $0.86

Concord Turnpike (12.3 mi) $0.86

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.09 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Williamsburg, MA

Afternoon in Williamsburg on Monday

Local time

2:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Lowell, MA

Afternoon in City of Lowell on Monday

Local time

2:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

24 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 22m 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 Williamsburg, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 93.5 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, I 495. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.8 miles from Williamsburg, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.88 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 93.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.8 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Williamsburg, MA to City of Lowell, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrence along the way.

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