How far is Berlin, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Berlin, MA to Lowell, MA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
27.07 mi
00h 27m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.56 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Berlin
13 mi
00h 13m
To Lowell
14 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Berlin and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
21.1 mi · 78%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 10%
Central Street
1.93 mi · 7%
MA 110
0.25 mi · 1%
Hale Street
0.09 mi
Cambridge Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

20.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 13m from Berlin
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Berlin 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 Berlin to Lowell?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Berlin and 14 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Berlin and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,731
Coordinates42.3812000, -71.6370100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.636959, 42.381545)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.22 $8.44
Premium $4.80 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $4.49 $4.31 $8.62

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 Berlin and Lowell. The current time is 21:14:35.

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.