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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.69 mi
02h 19m
Flight
73.9 mi
118.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.9 mi
Kilometers
118.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.69 mi
Kilometers
149.17 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Templeton
MA

Census-designated place in California

From Lowell
46.3 mi
01h 09m
To Williamsburg
46.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Street

    2704 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lester Street

    1041 ft · 19 sec · Lester Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    115 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Federal Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gunn Road

    1230 ft · 37 sec · Gunn Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    3199 ft · 1 min · Sunderland Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Montague Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Christian Lane

    2551 ft · 51 sec · Christian Lane

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Chestnut Plain Road

    1246 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Haydenville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haydenville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Mountain Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain Street

  34. 34

    Continue on High Street

    2494 ft · 55 sec · High Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North Street

  37. 37

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Williamsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 40%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 13%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 12%
Federal Street
4.67 mi · 5%
State Road
3.72 mi · 4%
Haydenville Road
3.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Templeton
01h 09m from Lowell
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Templeton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Templeton.

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

42 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 73.9 mi (118.93 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Williamsburg

#2 Williamsburg

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,462
Coordinates42.3931400, -72.7300900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Williamsburg (-72.73009, 42.39314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.44
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Williamsburg. The current time is 21:55:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.