How far is City of Lowell, MA from North Amherst, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to North Amherst, MA is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.02 mi
01h 57m
Flight
63.57 mi
102.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.57 mi
Kilometers
102.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.02 mi
Kilometers
122.35 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
38 mi
00h 58m
To North Amherst
38.1 mi
00h 58m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    31.4 mi · 44 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit sharp left toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

    1948 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway

    10 mi · 16 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prescott Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prescott Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cooleyville Road

    2349 ft · 1 min · Cooleyville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Leverett Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Leverett Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Shutesbury Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Shutesbury Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cushman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cushman Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Leverett Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Leverett Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2169 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sunderland Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Sunderland Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
31.4 mi · 41%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 15%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 14%
Daniel Shays Highway
10 mi · 13%
Leverett Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Shutesbury Road
1.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

31.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 58m from City of Lowell
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from City of Lowell and 38.1 miles from North Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and North Amherst. Straight-line distance: 63.57 mi (102.3 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
North Amherst

#2 North Amherst

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population6,819
Coordinates42.4103700, -72.5309200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: North Amherst (-72.53092, 42.41037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.85
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.43 $20.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.78 $23.57
Premium $4.80 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $4.49 $12.03 $24.06

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 North Amherst. The current time is 07:28:59.

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.