How far is Erving, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Erving, MA to Lowell, MA is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
64.77 mi
01h 06m
Flight
55.06 mi
88.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.06 mi
Kilometers
88.61 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.77 mi
Kilometers
104.24 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Erving
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erving
2026-04-23T01:03
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erving
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Erving
31.8 mi
00h 33m
To Lowell
32.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°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 Erving and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    46 m · 13 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erving and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 56%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 19%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 17%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.48 mi · 2%
MA 110
0.25 mi
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 33m from Erving
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erving 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 Erving to Lowell?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Erving and 32.9 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
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Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erving and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 55.06 mi (88.61 km).

Erving

#1 Erving

Town of the United States

Population1,749
Coordinates42.6000900, -72.3981400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-72.398248, 42.6001)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.80 $10.99 $21.98
Diesel $4.49 $10.28 $20.56

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 Erving and Lowell. The current time is 01:03:37.

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.