How far is Lee, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Lee, MA to Lowell, MA is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
131.52 mi
02h 04m
Flight
101.05 mi
162.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.05 mi
Kilometers
162.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.52 mi
Kilometers
211.66 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-18T09:42
Arrive Lowell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lee
65.2 mi
01h 02m
To Lowell
66.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

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

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 72%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 23%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.25 mi
I 495
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 01h 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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 02m from Lee
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lee and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Lee and 66.3 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.05 one way or $36.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lee and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fiskdale, 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 Fiskdale.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 101.05 mi (162.63 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.248105, 42.304246)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $18.05
Round trip
$36.10
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.05 $36.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.40 $40.80
Premium $4.80 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $4.49 $20.82 $41.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee and Lowell. The current time is 09:42:17.

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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.