How far is Montague, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Montague, MA to Lowell, MA is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montague and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montague and Lowell.
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Start on Center Street
6 m · 1 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Main Street
927 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Turners Falls Road
2195 ft · 1 min · Turners Falls Road
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Turn right onto Swamp Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Swamp Road
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Turn left onto Federal Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Federal Street
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Continue on West Main Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lester Street
1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague and Lowell.
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.
Mohawk Trail
Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Montague and Rain Showers near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montague to Lowell?
The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 37.2 miles from Montague and 38.2 miles from Lowell.
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 12.9 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Montague and Rain Showers near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.38 km).
#1 Montague
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,203 |
| Coordinates | 42.5356400, -72.5350900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
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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