How far is Charlton, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Charlton, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlton and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlton and City of Lowell.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1494 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto L Stevens Road
2445 ft · 1 min · L Stevens Road
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Turn right onto Worcester Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Southbridge Road
2950 ft · 51 sec · Southbridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Road
34 m · 4 sec · Southbridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southbridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Southbridge Street
1 km · 1 min · Southbridge Street
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Continue on Southbridge Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Southbridge Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290, I 395
1835 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left
529 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlton and City of Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Charlton and Sunny near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlton to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 27.6 miles from Charlton and 28.8 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlton and Sunny near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.
Union Station
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlton and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.24 km).
#1 Charlton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 13,698 |
| Coordinates | 42.1356500, -71.9700700 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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