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

The driving distance from Belmont, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.14 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.3 mi
29.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.3 mi
Kilometers
29.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.14 mi
Kilometers
38.85 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Belmont
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To City of Lowell
14.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1833 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clifton Street

    1598 ft · 32 sec · Clifton Street

  3. 3

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

    1958 ft · 45 sec · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue Circle

    5 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lowell Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lowell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Middlesex Turnpike

    3225 ft · 1 min · Middlesex Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, US 3 North, MA 128 South: Waltham, Lowell, Providence Rhode Island

    1746 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  17. 17

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont and City of 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 43%
Lowell Street
3.5 mi · 14%
Chelmsford Street
1.79 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
1.36 mi · 6%
MA 110
0.85 mi · 4%
Middlesex Turnpike
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 15m from Belmont
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Belmont and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Belmont and 14.1 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belmont and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 18.3 mi (29.45 km).

Belmont

#1 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
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: Pleasant Street (-71.178769, 42.396025)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.74 $7.47
Premium $4.80 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $4.49 $3.81 $7.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and City of Lowell. The current time is 00:10:50.

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.