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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Norfolk, MA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.06 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.88 mi
57.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.88 mi
Kilometers
57.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.06 mi
Kilometers
72.51 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-19T07:55
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:30 PM EDT
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
22.6 mi
00h 33m
To Norfolk
22.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    1742 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto High Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fisher Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Fisher Street

  17. 17

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Norfolk Street

    1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1901 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    32 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Union Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 41%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 25%
Main Street
3.77 mi · 8%
High Street
3.74 mi · 8%
West Street
1.81 mi · 4%
Fisher Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 33m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from City of Lowell and 22.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 35.88 mi (57.75 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Norfolk. The current time is 07:55:26.

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.