How far is Cheshire, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Cheshire, MA to Lowell, MA is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 02h 24m.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheshire and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire and Lowell.
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Start on Church Street
2016 ft · 55 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Main Street
1119 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Wells Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Wells Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Savoy Road
2 mi · 5 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Main Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road
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Continue on West Main Street
6.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Plainfield Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Spruce Corner Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Suburban Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive
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Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road
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Continue on Ashfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Lower Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street
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Continue on Ashfield Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Connector Road
1038 ft · 29 sec · Connector Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Trail
10 mi · 15 min · Mohawk Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
975 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 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 Cheshire and Lowell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MA 2 East
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Cheshire 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 Cheshire to Lowell?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Cheshire and 62.3 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Cheshire and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
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 Orange.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheshire and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 94.05 mi (151.36 km).
#1 Cheshire
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 3,105 |
| Coordinates | 42.5620300, -73.1628800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.13 | $38.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.88 | $41.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.52 | $39.05 |
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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