How far is Gill, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Gill, MA to Lowell, MA is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
75.35 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.15 mi
96.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.15 mi
Kilometers
96.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.35 mi
Kilometers
121.26 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Gill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gill
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
38.2 mi
00h 40m
To Lowell
37.2 mi
00h 40m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gill and 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

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gill 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 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
2.6 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 40m from Gill
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 38.2 miles from Gill and 37.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gill and Rain Showers Likely near 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

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
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 Lowell. Straight-line distance: 60.15 mi (96.8 km).

Gill

#1 Gill

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates42.6403600, -72.4995300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-72.499645, 42.640367)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.69
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.35 $20.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.80 $12.77 $25.53
Diesel $4.49 $11.94 $23.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gill and Lowell. The current time is 05:41:20.

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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.