How far is Williamsburg, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, MA to Lowell, MA is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
93.6 mi
01h 53m
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
93.6 mi
Kilometers
150.64 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg
46.4 mi
00h 56m
To Lowell
47.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Street

    38 m · 8 sec · North Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto High Street

    2494 ft · 50 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mountain Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haydenville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Plain Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    94 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Christian Lane

    2551 ft · 57 sec · Christian Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sunderland Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunderland Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Montague Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunderland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sunderland Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Leverett Road

    880 ft · 26 sec · North Leverett Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Federal Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Federal Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lester Street

    1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 41%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 13%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 12%
Federal Street
4.53 mi · 5%
State Road
3.72 mi · 4%
Haydenville Road
3.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Templeton
00h 56m from Williamsburg
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamsburg and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Lowell?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 46.4 miles from Williamsburg and 47.2 miles from Lowell.

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 19.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.84 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Williamsburg and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

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 Williamsburg and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 73.9 mi (118.93 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,462
Coordinates42.3931400, -72.7300900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-72.730026, 42.393335)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $12.84
Round trip
$25.67
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.84 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.51 $29.02
Premium $4.80 $15.84 $31.67
Diesel $4.49 $14.81 $29.62

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 Williamsburg and Lowell. The current time is 23:38:20.

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.