How far is Chesterfield, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Lowell.
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Start on Main Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Main Road
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Continue on Chesterfield Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Street
1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto High Street
2494 ft · 50 sec · High Street
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Continue on Mountain Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain Street
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Continue on Haydenville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haydenville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Plain Road
1246 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
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Turn straight
94 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Christian Lane
2551 ft · 57 sec · Christian Lane
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Turn left onto State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Sunderland Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunderland Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Montague Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road
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Continue on Sunderland Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sunderland Road
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Turn right onto North Leverett Road
880 ft · 26 sec · North Leverett Road
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Turn sharp left onto Federal Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · Federal Street
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Continue on West Main Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lester Street
1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail
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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 Chesterfield 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.
Mohawk Trail
Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesterfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Lowell?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Phillipston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Chesterfield and 50.3 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chesterfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Phillipston
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 Phillipston.
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 79.37 mi (127.74 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917500, -72.8398200 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
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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