How far is City of Lowell, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Waltham, MA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Waltham.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Totten Pond Road, Third Avenue
983 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Winter Street
650 ft · 13 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Totten Pond Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Lexington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Waltham.
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.
Lowell Connector
Merge slight left
9.15 mi · 00h 11m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Waltham?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from City of Lowell and 11.6 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 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 Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 18.65 mi (30.02 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 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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