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

The driving distance from Concord, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
16.38 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.41 mi
19.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.38 mi
Kilometers
26.36 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Concord
7.9 mi
00h 14m
To City of Lowell
8.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monument Square

    67 m · 8 sec · Monument Square

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Monument Square

    9 m · 2 sec · Monument Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Bedford Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · Old Bedford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Concord Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Road

    1693 ft · 44 sec · North Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2195 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
4.94 mi · 30%
Concord Road
3.48 mi · 21%
North Road
2.25 mi · 14%
Chelmsford Street
1.79 mi · 11%
Bedford Street
1.45 mi · 9%
MA 110
0.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Merge slight left

4.06 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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 14m from Concord
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Concord and 8.5 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Concord and Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.97 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population18,765
Coordinates42.4603700, -71.3489500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Monument Square (-71.348916, 42.460407)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.80 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $4.49 $2.60 $5.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and City of Lowell. The current time is 01:17:41.

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.