How far is City of Lowell, MA from Baldwinville, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Baldwinville, MA is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.46 mi
01h 08m
Flight
38.4 mi
61.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.4 mi
Kilometers
61.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.46 mi
Kilometers
74.77 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwinville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:01 PM EST
Return by in City of Lowell
Fri, Nov 6, 5:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-11-06T14:52
Arrive Baldwinville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:01 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
23.2 mi
00h 34m
To Baldwinville
23.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68ยฐF
Today

Patchy Fog then Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
67ยฐF
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Baldwinville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Baldwinville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft ยท 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m ยท 8 sec ยท Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m ยท 12 sec ยท Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft ยท 12 sec ยท Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft ยท 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft ยท 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft ยท 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft ยท 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi ยท 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft ยท 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi ยท 15 min ยท Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    15.4 mi ยท 22 min ยท Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston

    1451 ft ยท 41 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle

    5 m ยท 1 sec ยท Timpany Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard

    84 m ยท 5 sec ยท Timpany Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Donlan Street

    122 m ยท 8 sec ยท Donlan Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Donlon Street

    60 m ยท 4 sec ยท Donlon Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2782 ft ยท 1 min ยท Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Parker Street

    576 ft ยท 19 sec ยท Parker Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Street

    2.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท West Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท State Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Street

    952 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Central Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    147 m ยท 13 sec ยท Elm Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    72 m ยท 11 sec ยท Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Baldwinville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
15.4 mi ยท 33%
I 495 South
11.6 mi ยท 25%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi ยท 23%
West Street
2.54 mi ยท 5%
State Road
1.99 mi ยท 4%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

15.4 mi ยท 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 34m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Rain leaving City of Lowell and Rain near Baldwinville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Baldwinville?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from City of Lowell and 23.2 miles from Baldwinville.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Rain around City of Lowell and Rain near Baldwinville.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Baldwinville. Straight-line distance: 38.4 mi (61.8 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Baldwinville

#2 Baldwinville

Village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,028
Coordinates42.6084200, -72.0759100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Baldwinville (-72.07591, 42.60842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L ยท about $6.80
Round trip
$13.59
3.28 gal ยท 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $6.80 $13.59
Mid-grade $4.82 $7.90 $15.79
Premium $5.23 $8.57 $17.14
Diesel $6.30 $10.34 $20.67

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Baldwinville. The current time is 14:52:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.