How far is Lowell, MA from Williamsburg, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Williamsburg, MA is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Williamsburg.
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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
4.7 mi · 8 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto Gunn Road
1230 ft · 37 sec · Gunn Road
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Turn left onto Sunderland Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Sunderland Road
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Continue on Montague Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Christian Lane
2551 ft · 51 sec · Christian Lane
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Keep slight left
94 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Plain Road
1246 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
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Turn right onto Haydenville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue on Mountain Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain Street
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Continue on High Street
2494 ft · 55 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Street
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Turn right
74 m · 18 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 Lowell and Williamsburg.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lowell and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Templeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Lowell and 46.4 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lowell and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Williamsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Templeton
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 Templeton.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 73.9 mi (118.93 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamsburg
Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.3931400, -72.7300900 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-72.73009, 42.39314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.68 | $29.35 |
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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