How far is Freetown, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Freetown, MA to Lowell, MA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freetown and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown and Lowell.
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Start on the route
83 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road
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Continue on Elm Street
2092 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Mill Street
590 ft · 16 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 32 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
22.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1737 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
2168 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2462 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
2299 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
1368 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
842 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freetown and Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Freetown and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freetown to Lowell?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Freetown and 36.2 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Freetown and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Dedham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dedham.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freetown and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 61.61 mi (99.15 km).
#1 Freetown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,432 |
| Coordinates | 41.7667700, -71.0328200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
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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