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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Billerica, MA is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.16 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.17 mi
9.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.17 mi
Kilometers
9.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.16 mi
Kilometers
13.14 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billerica
Tue, May 12, 8:34 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Tue, May 12, 8:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Billerica
Tue, May 12, 8:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Billerica
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Treble Cove Road, North Billerica, Carlisle

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    51 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Treble Cove Road

    1146 ft · 32 sec · Treble Cove Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Road

    966 ft · 35 sec · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boston Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Boston Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
207.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
4.36 mi · 53%
River Street
1.53 mi · 19%
Chelmsford Street
0.73 mi · 9%
Treble Cove Road
0.55 mi · 7%
Plain Street
0.34 mi · 4%
Grand Street
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lowell Connector

Merge slight left

2.24 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 07m from City of Lowell
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Billerica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from City of Lowell and 4.1 miles from Billerica.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Billerica.

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chelmsford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Billerica. Straight-line distance: 6.17 mi (9.93 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Billerica

Town in Massachusetts

Population43,021
Coordinates42.5584300, -71.2689500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Billerica (-71.26895, 42.55843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.80 $1.39 $2.78
Diesel $4.49 $1.30 $2.60

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Billerica. The current time is 20:19:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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