How far is Deerfield, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Deerfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
79.56 mi
01h 30m
Flight
65.88 mi
106.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.88 mi
Kilometers
106.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.56 mi
Kilometers
128.04 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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
Gardner
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Deerfield
39.3 mi
00h 45m
To Lowell
40.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 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 Deerfield and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Albany Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Albany Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    80 m · 13 sec · Old Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Memorial Street

    851 ft · 43 sec · Memorial Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Deerfield Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Deerfield Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cheapside Street

    2020 ft · 1 min · Cheapside Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Montague City Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Montague City Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millers Falls Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Millers Falls Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    909 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lester Street

    1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield and 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 48%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 16%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 14%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 3%
Millers Falls Road
2.44 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
00h 45m from Deerfield
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deerfield to Lowell?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Deerfield and 40.3 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deerfield and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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 Gardner and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

48 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

49 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.02 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,049
Coordinates42.5445300, -72.6056400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.605555, 42.544171)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.80 $13.49 $26.97
Diesel $4.49 $12.61 $25.22

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 Deerfield and Lowell. The current time is 05:59:02.

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.