How far is Chelmsford, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Chelmsford, MA to Lowell, MA is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelmsford and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford and Lowell.
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Start on Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 45 sec · Clover Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Westford Street
726 ft · 25 sec · Westford Street
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Turn straight onto Dalton Road
2799 ft · 1 min · Dalton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dalton Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dalton Road
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Turn right onto Wildwood Street
17 m · 7 sec · Wildwood Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 13 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelmsford and Lowell.
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.
Chelmsford Street
Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
1.81 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chelmsford and Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelmsford to Lowell?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Dracut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Chelmsford and 3.7 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chelmsford and Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Dracut
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelmsford and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 3.49 mi (5.61 km).
#1 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
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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