How far is Leverett, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Leverett, MA to Lowell, MA is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
74.43 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.63 mi
99.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.63 mi
Kilometers
99.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.43 mi
Kilometers
119.79 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, May 2, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in Leverett
Sat, May 2, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leverett
2026-05-02T15:24
Arrive Lowell
Sat, May 2, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leverett
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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Leverett
36.7 mi
00h 41m
To Lowell
37.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Montague Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Montague Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Montague Road

    71 m · 7 sec · Montague Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Shutesbury Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Shutesbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Shutesbury Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Shutesbury Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leverett Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Leverett Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cooleyville Road

    2349 ft · 1 min · Cooleyville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Prescott Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prescott Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway

    10 mi · 16 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leverett 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel Shays Highway
40.5 mi · 54%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 15%
Shutesbury Road
3.36 mi · 5%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 3%
Leverett Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Daniel Shays Highway

Take the ramp slight right

18.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 41m from Leverett
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Leverett and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Leverett and 37.8 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leverett and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leverett and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 61.63 mi (99.18 km).

Leverett

#1 Leverett

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,836
Coordinates42.4520300, -72.5014800
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.501347, 42.452069)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.46
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.23 $20.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.56 $23.13
Premium $4.80 $12.62 $25.24
Diesel $4.49 $11.80 $23.61

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Leverett and Lowell. The current time is 15:24:09.

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.