Origin
Winchendon, MA
Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchendon, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchendon, MA
Khoa Võ
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Winchendon, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Concord Turnpike, MA 140, I 495 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Concord Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.13 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
25.4 miles from Winchendon, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 50.8 miles, with most of the trip on Concord Turnpike and MA 140. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.3 miles on Concord Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Concord Turnpike and MA 140. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 202 / Maple Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 202 / Maple Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 24.1 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 202 / Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / Maple Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
36.5 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
37 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winchendon, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence and Lowell.
Lawrence
37 mi in
|
~51m
Lowell
47.3 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| MA 140 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| I 495 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Green Street | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Gardner Road | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Chelmsford Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Spring Street | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Turnpike
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on this road
403 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
17 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto US 202
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
94 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street
6
Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Street
7
Continue on MA 12
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gardner Road
8
Continue on MA 140
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Green Street
9
Take the exit onto MA 140
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MA 140
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
13
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 88
Toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
15
Turn right onto MA 110
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Chelmsford Street
16
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westford Street
17
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
19
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
20
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
21
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 25.4 miles from Winchendon, MA, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 11 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.4 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Winchendon, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winchendon, MA
This is one driving day of about 50.8 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Winchendon, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Winchendon, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Winchendon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
City of Lowell, MA
Evening in City of Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Winchendon, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Turnpike, MA 140, I 495. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Winchendon, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 202 / Maple Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 24.1 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Winchendon, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence and Lowell.
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