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

The driving distance from Gill, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
75.99 mi
01h 25m
Flight
59.86 mi
96.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.86 mi
Kilometers
96.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.3 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Gill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gill
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gill
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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Gill
38.4 mi
00h 42m
To City of Lowell
37.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    69 m · 12 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gill Center Road

    647 ft · 14 sec · Gill Center Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1510 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  19. 19

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gill 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 48%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 16%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 14%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 6%
Main Road
3.17 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 4%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 42m from Gill
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gill and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Gill and 37.6 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gill and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

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43 mi away
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RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gill and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.34 km).

Gill

#1 Gill

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates42.6403600, -72.4995300
Altitude79
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: River Road (-72.499645, 42.640367)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.15 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.85
5.36 gal · 20.3 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.43 $20.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.78 $23.57
Premium $4.80 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $4.49 $12.03 $24.06

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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There is no time difference between Gill and City of Lowell. The current time is 06:59:33.

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.