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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Tyngsboro, MA is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
7.29 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.84 mi
9.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.84 mi
Kilometers
9.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.29 mi
Kilometers
11.74 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, May 31, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-30T23:45
Arrive Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
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
Lowell
MA

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

From City of Lowell
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Tyngsboro
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    115 m · 11 sec · Middlesex Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1025 ft · 35 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · School Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Varnum Avenue

    1634 ft · 38 sec · Varnum Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Varnum Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Varnum Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Sherburne Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sherburne Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Charles Chronopolous Way

    571 ft · 12 sec · Charles Chronopolous Way

  9. 9

    Continue on Frost Road

    1269 ft · 23 sec · Frost Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Kendall Road

    570 ft · 16 sec · Kendall Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Varnum Avenue
3.05 mi · 42%
Sherburne Avenue
2.48 mi · 34%
School Street
0.91 mi · 13%
Middlesex Street
0.27 mi · 4%
Frost Road
0.24 mi · 3%
Charles Chronopolous Way
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Varnum Avenue

Continue on Varnum Avenue

2.74 mi · 00h 05m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 06m from City of Lowell
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from City of Lowell and 3.7 miles from Tyngsboro.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 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 $1.01 one way or $2.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowell, 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 Lowell.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

24 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

36 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Tyngsboro. Straight-line distance: 5.84 mi (9.4 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Tyngsboro (-71.42451, 42.67676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.01
Round trip
$2.02
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.01 $2.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.14 $2.29
Premium $4.80 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $4.49 $1.17 $2.33

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Tyngsboro. The current time is 23:45:02.

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.