How far is Holden, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Holden, MA to Lowell, MA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holden and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden and Lowell.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
92 m · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
129 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highland Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highland Street
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Continue on Wachusett Street
3256 ft · 1 min · Wachusett Street
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Turn right onto Manning Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
135 m · 11 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway
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Continue on Legg Road
2293 ft · 46 sec · Legg Road
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Turn right onto Redemption Rock Trail
1797 ft · 31 sec · Redemption Rock Trail
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Turn left
1790 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 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 Holden 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.
Concord Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Holden and Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holden to Lowell?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Holden and 21.7 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holden and Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 34 mi (54.72 km).
#1 Holden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,259 |
| Coordinates | 42.3517600, -71.8634100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
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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