How far is City of Lowell, MA from Littleton Common, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Littleton Common, MA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
12.45 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.08 mi
16.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.08 mi
Kilometers
16.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.45 mi
Kilometers
20.04 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littleton Common
Wed, May 13, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Wed, May 13, 6:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-13T17:33
Arrive Littleton Common
Wed, May 13, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Littleton Common
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

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

    763 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 119: Groton, Acton

    1158 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Great Road

    2569 ft · 1 min · Great Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto King Street

    130 m · 9 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
9.4 mi · 75%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 6%
Chelmsford Street
0.73 mi · 6%
Great Road
0.49 mi · 4%
Plain Street
0.34 mi · 3%
Grand Street
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

8.44 mi · 00h 10m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 09m from City of Lowell
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Littleton Common.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.2 miles from City of Lowell and 6.2 miles from Littleton Common.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Littleton Common.

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 Littleton Common. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.23 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Littleton Common

#2 Littleton Common

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population2,789
Coordinates42.5459300, -71.4745100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Littleton Common (-71.47451, 42.54593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.42
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.93 $3.87
Premium $4.80 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.49 $1.97 $3.95

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 Littleton Common. The current time is 17:33:39.

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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.