How far is Lowell, MA from Montague, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Montague, MA is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Montague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Montague.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 56 sec · 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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Turn slight left onto Prospect Street
2704 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lester Street
1041 ft · 19 sec · Lester Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1043 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
115 m · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Federal Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto Swamp Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Swamp Road
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Turn left onto Turners Falls Road
2195 ft · 1 min · Turners Falls Road
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Continue on Main Street
946 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Montague.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Montague?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Lowell and 37.2 miles from Montague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montague.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.
Union Station
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Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Montague. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.38 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montague
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,203 |
| Coordinates | 42.5356400, -72.5350900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montague (-72.53509, 42.53564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
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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