How far is Ware, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Ware, MA to Lowell, MA is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ware and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ware and Lowell.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Upper Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gilbertville Road
2774 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road
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Continue on Ware Road
865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1152 ft · 22 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Lower Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road
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Turn right onto Red Bridge Road
62 m · 4 sec · Red Bridge Road
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Continue on Hardwick Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hardwick Road
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Continue on Ravine Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ravine Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Worcester Road
1 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
1910 ft · 60 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Quinapoxet Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Quinapoxet Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wachusett Street
1312 ft · 29 sec · Wachusett Street
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Turn right onto Manning Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
135 m · 11 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway
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Continue on Legg Road
2293 ft · 46 sec · Legg Road
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Turn right onto Redemption Rock Trail
1797 ft · 31 sec · Redemption Rock Trail
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Turn left
1790 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 15 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 Ware 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.
Concord Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ware and Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ware to Lowell?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Ware and 34.3 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.18 one way or $18.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ware and Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ware and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 53.7 mi (86.42 km).
#1 Ware
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.2598100, -72.2398000 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
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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