How far is Bellingham, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
49.6 mi
00h 52m
Flight
38.94 mi
62.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.83 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, May 3, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bellingham
Sun, May 3, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-05-03T04:26
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, May 3, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
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
Berlin
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Bellingham
24.2 mi
00h 26m
To City of Lowell
25.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hartford Avenue

    2459 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  9. 9

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and City of Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Avenue
42.9 mi · 87%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.94 mi · 4%
MA 110
0.25 mi · 1%
Westford Street
0.09 mi
Grand Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Hartford Avenue

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 26m from Bellingham
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Bellingham and 25.4 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, 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 Berlin.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

43 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 38.94 mi (62.66 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.474491, 42.086766)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.62
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.69 $15.39
Premium $4.80 $8.40 $16.80
Diesel $4.49 $7.85 $15.71

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and City of Lowell. The current time is 04:26:46.

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.