How far is Hamilton Worcester, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Hamilton Worcester, MA to Lowell, MA is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 45m.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton Worcester and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Worcester and Lowell.
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Start on the route
5 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hilton Avenue
567 ft · 27 sec · Hilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
2811 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Bigelow Davis Parkway
1377 ft · 28 sec · Bigelow Davis Parkway
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Belmont Street
54 m · 4 sec · Belmont Street
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Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
1683 ft · 50 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
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Turn left onto North Quinsigamond Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Quinsigamond Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1441 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto I 290
1915 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5 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 Hamilton Worcester 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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Light Rain leaving Hamilton Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton Worcester to Lowell?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Hamilton Worcester and 21.1 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hamilton Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton Worcester and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.96 km).
#1 Hamilton Worcester
Hamilton Worcester is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2562000, -71.7675700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.14 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
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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