How far is City of Lowell, MA from Adams, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Adams, MA is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Adams.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
2255 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Connector Road
1036 ft · 21 sec · Connector Road
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Continue on Ashfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Ashfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Lower Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street
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Continue on Ashfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road
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Continue on Suburban Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive
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Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road
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Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Center Street
819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Park Street
1394 ft · 20 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
94 m · 20 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
59 m · 10 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Adams.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Adams?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from City of Lowell and 60.7 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.65 one way or $33.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Adams. Straight-line distance: 91.3 mi (146.93 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adams
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,955 |
| Coordinates | 42.6242500, -73.1176000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adams (-73.1176, 42.62425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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