How far is City of Lowell, MA from Carlisle, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Carlisle, MA is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Carlisle.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Chelmsford Street
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Continue on Bartlett Street
132 m · 9 sec · Bartlett Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Adams Avenue
646 ft · 13 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn straight onto Boston Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Road
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Turn right onto Concord Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Lowell Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Lowell Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westford Road
2 m · 1 sec · Westford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westford Road
22 m · 2 sec · Westford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Carlisle.
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 right onto Chelmsford Street
3.48 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.4 miles from City of Lowell and 4.4 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 7.71 mi (12.4 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5292600, -71.3495000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-71.3495, 42.52926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
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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