How far is Baldwinville, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Baldwinville, MA to Lowell, MA is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.13 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.67 mi
62.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.07 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Mon, May 25, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Baldwinville
Mon, May 25, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwinville
2026-05-25T07:55
Arrive Lowell
Mon, May 25, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwinville
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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Baldwinville
23.1 mi
00h 26m
To Lowell
26 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    147 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    952 ft · 19 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road

    1 mi · 2 min · State Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Nichols Street

    1584 ft · 51 sec · Nichols Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Willow Street

    115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Timpany Boulevard

    636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard

    537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle

    793 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    1412 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwinville 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Circle
14.6 mi · 30%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 25%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 22%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5%
West Street
2.47 mi · 5%
State Road
1.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Circle

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 26m from Baldwinville
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Baldwinville 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 Baldwinville to Lowell?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Baldwinville and 26 miles from Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwinville and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 38.67 mi (62.23 km).

Baldwinville

#1 Baldwinville

Village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,028
Coordinates42.6084200, -72.0759100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-72.075912, 42.608481)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwinville and Lowell. The current time is 07:55:10.

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.