How far is Harvard, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Harvard, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard and City of Lowell.
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Start on Massachusetts Avenue
1457 ft · 29 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Avenue
3055 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 15 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
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left
529 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvard and City of Lowell.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Harvard and Sunny near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harvard to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Harvard and 11.2 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harvard and Sunny near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Littleton Common.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harvard and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.37 km).
#1 Harvard
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,618 |
| Coordinates | 42.5000900, -71.5828400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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