How far is Huntington, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Huntington, MA to Lowell, MA is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.69 mi
01h 57m
Flight
84.14 mi
135.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.14 mi
Kilometers
135.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.57 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Lowell
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Huntington
56.5 mi
00h 58m
To Lowell
58.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    115 m · 25 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    906 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.3 mi · 57%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 27%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 5%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Montgomery Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

65.3 mi · 01h 15m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 58m from Huntington
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Huntington and 58.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 84.14 mi (135.41 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

Town in Massachusetts

Population2,159
Coordinates42.2362000, -72.8759300
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-72.875531, 42.236173)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.51
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.75 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.81 $35.62
Premium $4.80 $19.44 $38.87
Diesel $4.49 $18.18 $36.35

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Lowell. The current time is 19:31:00.

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.